Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Folks in Panama City, Florida boarded up their homes and businesses Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 in anticipation of Hurricane Michael, which was expected to make landfall Wednesday.Photo by: The Now Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Businesses in Panama City, Florida boarded up Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 ahead of Hurricane Michael, which was expected to make landfall Wednesday.Photo by: The Now Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City, Florida is a well-known local favorite restaurant. It opened in 1995, when Hurricane Opal hit. The business is14 feet above sea level, and water came up to dining doors back then. Owners are now preparing for Hurricane Michael, which is expected oct. 10, 2018.Photo by: The Now Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Water appears to be rising at St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Florida on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 ahead of Hurricane Michael's arrival.Photo by: The Now Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Businesses in Panama City, Florida prepare for Hurricane Michael to make landfall Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.Photo by: The Now Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Businesses in Panama City, Florida were boarded up Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 ahead of Hurricane Michael's expected arrival on Wednesday.Photo by: The Now Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Gas stations in Panama City, Florida were running out of fuel on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 as folks evacuating were filling up their vehicles. Many were turning off engines to conserve gas while they waited to refuel. Hurricane Michael is expected to make landfall Wednesday.Photo by: Jillian Hartmann/WFTX Photos: Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida panhandle Empty store shelves in Panama City Beach on October 8, 2018 in advance of Hurricane MichaelPhoto by: Jillian Hartmann