Mexico Beach, Florida, took a direct hit Wednesday from Hurricane Michael with houses destroyed and storm surge that went as high as roofs as seen in video posted online. Michael came onshore just shy of Category 5 status with 155 MPH winds and pressure of 919 MB.
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WFLA reporter Josh Benson relayed video from Talarico Tessa and posted the clips to Twitter.
A whole house was ripped apart in #Mexico Beach, #Florida. Here is video of parts of the home washing up to other properties. This is one powerful storm. #HurricaneMichael. (via Talarico Tessa) #Hurricane #mexicobeach pic.twitter.com/BBlzMm4Au2
— Josh Benson (@WFLAJosh) October 10, 2018
A look at what houses in #Mexico Beach, #Florida look like right now. This is a follow up from the previous clip posted. They are now submerged and were no match for #HurricaneMichael (via Tessa Talarico) #Hurricane #Michael #HurricaneMichael2018 pic.twitter.com/GJENrhFJha
— Josh Benson (@WFLAJosh) October 10, 2018
ABC’s Ginger Zee posted a photo and video of Mexico Beach
Damage now from the back side of our condo building in Mexico Beach. #Michael pic.twitter.com/BVAJfPFwkZ
— Ginger Zee (@Ginger_Zee) October 10, 2018
Behind the storm now and seeing the damage. Surreal. #Michael pic.twitter.com/ru4nKZzkY9
— Ginger Zee (@Ginger_Zee) October 10, 2018
Still image by Tessa Talarico from Mexico Beach:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BowsaGZFGt-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Taliroco posted another video a few minutes ago. (Turn your device to view)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bow62LyFmQx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
