Turbocharged: How Michael got 55 percent stronger in 1 day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moist air, warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, and ideal wind patterns turbocharged Hurricane Michael in the hours before it smacked Florida’s Panhandle. Hurricane Michael’s wind speed increased by 50 mph in 24 hours, to 140 mph Wednesday. University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy said the storm is making the […]