Alexander Charnicharo fishes at the seafront in Havana as Hurricane Michael passes by western Cuba on Oct. 8, 2018. (Photo/Agencies)
Radar image shows the path of Hurricane Michael. The storm is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane by the time it reaches the northern Gulf Coast on Oct. 10.(Photo/Agencies)
Hurricane Michael continued to strengthen Monday evening as it moved toward the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center said. Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued an order for a state of emergency for 26 counties in the Florida Panhandle and the Big Bend area. (Photo/Agencies)