Photos: Hurricane Michael to slam US coast

Hurricane Michael will make landfall Wednesday. Florida Governor Rick Scott declared emergencies for 35 counties as Michael, which he called "monstrous," made its way toward the state's panhandle. Mandatory evacuations were declared Tuesday.

Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City, Florida is a well-known local favorite restaurant. It opened in 1995, when Hurricane Opal hit. The business is14 feet above sea level, and water came up to dining doors back then. Owners are now preparing for Hurricane Michael, which is expected oct. 10, 2018.Photo by: The Now

Water appears to be rising at St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Florida on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 ahead of Hurricane Michael's arrival.Photo by: The Now

Businesses in Panama City, Florida prepare for Hurricane Michael to make landfall Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.Photo by: The Now

Businesses in Panama City, Florida were boarded up Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 ahead of Hurricane Michael's expected arrival on Wednesday.Photo by: The Now

Mostly empty store shelves in Florida are seen Oct. 9, 2018 as people prepare for Hurricane Michael to make its way to the state's panhandle on Wednesday. Photo by: Jillian Hartmann/WFTX

Photos: Hurricane Michael to slam US coast

Water appears to be rising at St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Florida on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 ahead of Hurricane Michael's arrival.The Now

Businesses in Panama City, Florida prepare for Hurricane Michael to make landfall Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.The Now

Businesses in Panama City, Florida were boarded up Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 ahead of Hurricane Michael's expected arrival on Wednesday.The Now

Mostly empty store shelves in Florida are seen Oct. 9, 2018 as people prepare for Hurricane Michael to make its way to the state's panhandle on Wednesday. Jillian Hartmann/WFTX

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Photos: Hurricane Michael to slam US coast

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