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Torrential rainstorms caused flash flooding on the Spanish island of Mallorca, killing at least six people and leaving nine others missing on Wednesday, authorities said. Two of the victims were British nationals, said Antonia Bauza, the deputy mayor of Sant Llorenc, the town hardest hit by the downpours, which is about 60 kilometers (40 miles) east of Mallorca’s capital, Palma. Bauza told Cadena SER radio that two other victims were local residents, including an elderly…

Hurricane Michael is now an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm, with 140 mph sustained winds as it heads through Florida into the southeastern United States. The storm is moving through the Gulf of Mexico at 13 mph and is expected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon on the Florida Panhandle or Big Bend area with “life-threatening storm surge, dangerous winds and heavy rainfall,” according to the National Hurricane Center. Impact from the storm will be felt…

This story was updated at 11 p.m. ET Wednesday. Hurricane Michael was downgraded to a Category 1 storm on Wednesday evening, but continued to pack winds of up to 90 mph as it entered Georgia and barreled toward the Carolinas, according to the National Hurricane Center. Michael’s maximum sustained winds were at 75 mph as of 11 p.m. Wednesday, the NHC said. A category 1 storm has winds of 74-95 mph. The storm was moving…

By Alfred Charles, online managing editor Raleigh, N.C. — Michael roared down on the Florida Panhandle strengthening into a Category 4 hurricane early Wednesday before it crashes against the region’s white-sand beaches, fishing villages and coastal communities later in the day. Top Headlines The storm expected to come ashore along the northeastern Gulf Coast midday Wednesday. The Triangle will see 3-6 inches of rain in a short time, which could cause flash flooding. Wind gusts…

FLORIDA — Hurricane Michael became a Category 4 storm early Wednesday morning several hours before it is expected to make landfall along Florida’s northeast Gulf Coast.Around 5 a.m., the National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm had maximum winds of 140 mph with gusts of 165 mph. It was located 140 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, moving north at 13 mph. Estimated timeline of the storm Around 1 p.m.: Michael makes landfall near…

Hurricane Michael will make landfall in the Florida Panhandle today and will rake across the Carolinas tomorrow. Ahead of Michael, an old front is retreating northward. This front will work with a warm, juicy and tropical air mass over the area to produce a scattering of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as it lifts northward. Storms will be locally heavy. After a break in the action later tonight and early tomorrow, Michael starts to affect…

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Walking through William Parker’s home in the King’s Quarters apartments at Jack Britt, you can’t help but notice the pungent smell of mold and mildew. “It’s kind of a nauseating smell. The spots are visible and dark,” Parker said. “I don’t understand why we still have to pay it and we can’t live here. There is a sign on my door that says no power.” Residents at the Fayetteville apartment complex…

Major Hurricane Michael is still gaining strength and forecast to become a potentially devastating Category 4 storm before making landfall along Florida’s northeast Gulf Coast. Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News App The National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 11 p.m. EDT Tuesday that a hurricane hunter plane found Michael’s top sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph with higher gusts. While Michael is now a strong Category…

So many nights, Jordan Staal was left nearly speechless, alone in the Carolina Hurricanes’ dressing room trying to explain away a baffling loss. And there he was again Tuesday night, after yet another helter-skelter win, asking the questions himself. “When’s the last time you’ve seen that?” Staal asked, rhetorically. Pedantically, the answer is Sunday afternoon, when the Hurricanes scored eight goals in four separate comebacks against the New York Rangers. Philosophically, the answer is never,…

Duke Energy is preparing for Hurricane Michael, which is forecasted to affect North Carolina later this week and is asking customers to prepare as well. The company anticipates power outages – some potentially lasting several days – both here and in South Carolina. Duke Energy crews stand ready to restore power as quickly as possible, once weather conditions allow. Line technicians and other workers are checking equipment, supplies and inventories to ensure adequate materials are…

By Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter Raleigh, N.C. — The damage left behind by Hurricane Florence remains across North Carolina and now families are hoping Hurricane Michael will cut everyone a break. The Oliveres family was watching Michael closely Tuesday night. A tree fell on their brand new home during Hurricane Florence, just missing the people inside. “I don’t sleep at night anyway, since that happened,” Sarahi Oliveres said. Like thousands across the state, the Oliveres…

Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Tuesday night for their third straight win. Warren Foegele scored an important insurance goal in the third period, Andrei Svechnikov, Jordan Staal and Brett Pesce also scored and Teuvo Teravainen had two assists. They helped the Eastern Conference-leading Hurricanes improve to 3-0-1 — their best start since the move from Hartford in 1997 — under new coach…

Severe thunderstorms have overturned cars in the Oklahoma City area, while several Texas and Kansas communities are bracing for more flooding amid heavy rains. A line of strong thunderstorms rumbled across Oklahoma early Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue tornado, thunderstorm and flood warnings. Strong winds flipped vehicles in the parking lot of a department store in Midwest City where a tornado warning was in effect. No injuries were reported. The Oklahoma City…

Panthers’ Julius Peppers travels to Lumberton to help victims of Hurricane Florence Oct 09, 2018 Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers travels to Lumberton, NC Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 to team up with United Way to assist in Hurricane Florence recovery efforts in the hard-hit area. By

The Latest on Hurricane Michael (all times local): 8 p.m. Forecasters say major Hurricane Michael is better organized and expected to strengthen further and be near a highly dangerous Category 4 strength as it approaches a projected Wednesday landfall in north Florida. Michael is currently a powerful Category 3 hurricane packing top winds of 120 mph (195 kph). At 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday, the hurricane’s eye was located about 255 miles (410 kilometers) south of…