8PM UPDATE: Tropical Storm Michael continues to strengthen, move north

Tropical Storm Michael is now forecast to be a Category Two hurricane as is moves ashore somewhere between Pensacola, Florida and Cedar Key, Florida Wednesday around midday.

Impacts will be felt outside of the Cone of Uncertainty. Especially on the east side of the storm. If you live near or to the east of the Cone, please double check your Hurricane Preparedness Kit.



Author of the article:


Nick Lilja

Nick is former television meteorologist with stints in Amarillo and Hattiesburg. During his time in Hattiesburg, he was also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a graduate of both Oregon State and Syracuse University that now calls Houston home. Now that he is retired from TV, he maintains this blog in his spare time.