Hurricane Michael: 4th Strongest Storm to Strike U.S. [UPDATING]

Hurricane Michael is breaking records already. CNN is reporting that the storm was the first Category 4 hurricane to hit the Florida Panhandle.

Brock Long, head of FEMA, has stated: "Unfortunately, this is a hurricane of the worst kind."

Here's what we know now:

• Headed for the Carolinas, Michael is now the 4th strongest storm to ever strike the continental U.S.
• The death toll from the storm is at least 2.
• Real estate experts are already predicting billions in storm damage.
• Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, FL, with winds clocking in around 155 mph.
• Hurricane Michael is a Category 4, but very close to being a Category 5 storm.
• This may be the worst storm to hit the Florida Panhandle in 100 years.
• Deadly storm surges are expected.
• Cities far inland are expected to feel hurricane conditions.
• Michael will make landfall with a direct hit on Panama City. Florida as a Category 4 storm. It will be the strongest storm to ever hit the city.