Tropical Storm Michael nears hurricane strength, alerting federal responders in Florida

Published: Oct. 8, 2018, 3 a.m.

b"Federal responders and support units are keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Michael that rapidly formed off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula over the weekend. The National Hurricane Center says the storm is expected to gain hurricane status tonight and could become a dangerous Category 2 hurricane with an expected midweek strike on the Gulf Coast in the Florida Panhandle.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"