In the United States announced the strengthening of hurricane "Michael" to the third category

This is reported by the Associated Press with reference to the National Center for Watching Hurricanes.

It is noted that the hurricane is located at a distance of about 475 kilometers from the city of Panama City in Florida. It moves at a speed of about 190 km / h.

BREAKING: In the Category 3 hurricane winds of the panhandle.

Earlier it became known that "Michael" has intensified to the second category.