Hurricane, Hermine has made landfall in northern Florida today. U.S. National Hurricane Center said, Hermine hit the Florida Gulf Coast early today bringing with it a heavy storm surge.
Hermine is centered about 35 miles southeast of Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, and is moving north-northeast.
The storm is expected to drop back down to a tropical storm before pushing into Georgia. Florida Governor, Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for 51 counties as residents were braced for the dangerous storm.
Weather officials warned of the risk of flash floods and urged people in the city to move to higher ground.