Michael moves off East Coast but leaves destruction and power outages across 5 states

Less than two days after arriving on the Florida Panhandle as one of the most powerful hurricanes in U.S. history, a Category 4 monster with 155 mph winds, Michael was within hours of moving off the East Coast early Friday and into the Atlantic Ocean. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP   Friday, October 12 Michael moves into Atlantic Ocean, leaving trail of deaths, destruction Less than two days after arriving on the Florida Panhandle as one of the most powerful hurricanes in U.S. history, a Category 4 monster with 155 mph winds, Michael was within hours of moving off the East Coast early Friday and into the Atlantic Ocean. Try ad-free, for free: Get a 14-day free trial of the storytelling you love on the USA TODAY app. Pope accepts resignation of D.C.'s Archbishop Wuerl in... Midterms: Gender wars are more heated after Kavanaugh Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Report: Journalist dismembered in Saudi consulate Why are Harry's exes at Prince Eugenie's wedding? Freak accident blamed on Michael kills girl, 11 Beyonce wows as Kanye's antics hang in air Priest accused in 130+ sex abuse cases dies Beef recalls: Why that burger could kill you Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe. MORE FROM USA TODAY These photos show Michael's path of destruction Michelle Obama: George W. Bush is 'my partner in crime' Why the Dow plunged again and what it signals Michael smashes records: Here's what we know now What happened between Tigers brawling announcers? Most Popular Videos & Galleries PHOTO GALLERY Peek at what's planned: Ritz-Carlton's first cruise ship PHOTO GALLERY Scenes from Princess Eugenie's royal wedding to Jack Brooksbank PHOTO GALLERY Kanye from all angles in the Oval Office PHOTO GALLERY The world's most colorful cities and towns   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Feedback • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Ad Choices • Terms of Service © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102