Hurricane Michael Expected to Become Major Hurricane by Tuesday

A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of the Gulf Coast of Florida as Hurricane Michael is expected to become a "major hurricane" by Tuesday or Tuesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

"Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next day or so," the NHC said Monday.

Hurricane Michael is currently tracking northwest at 12 mph., but will tilt southeast towards the of Gulf Mexico by Monday night.