Good morning! Today is the day that Hurricane Michael will make landfall. As of 4am this morning, Hurricane Michael remains a Category 4 storm with winds up to 140mph.

Michael is moving toward the north at 13 mph (20 km/h). A turn toward the north-northeast is expected this morning, with a turn toward the northeast expected this afternoon or tonight. A motion toward the northeast at a faster forward speed is forecast on Thursday and Friday. On the forecast track, the eye of Michael is expected to move ashore over the Florida Panhandle later today, move northeastward across the southeastern United States tonight and Thursday, and then move off the Mid-Atlantic coast away from the United States on Friday.

According to NOAA, some additional strengthening is possible before landfall. After landfall, Michael should weaken as it crosses the southeastern United States.

I know everyone is waiting for “the turn” and it is expected this morning. The forecast still have the eye of the storm passing over Panama City.

Keep monitoring the storm and pay attention to your local news and weather sources. Stay safe out there!