Hurricane Michael (2018)

Name: Hurricane Michael
Start: 2018
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 160 mph (257 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Michael reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 160 mph

Peak sustained winds of 160 mph (257 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2018 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael was the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the Florida Panhandle.

Storm Statistics

Name: Michael
Year: 2018
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 160 mph (257 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 5 storms like Michael have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Michael occur?

Hurricane Michael formed during the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Michael?

Hurricane Michael reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 160 mph.

Where did Hurricane Michael make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Michael, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.