Viewfinder: Hurricane Michael Hits Land

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Damaged buildings and a flooded street are seen after Hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area of Panama City, Florida, on October 10th, 2018. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm.

Damaged buildings and a flooded street are seen after Hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area of Panama City, Florida, on October 10th, 2018. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm.

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