With a few hours still to go before landfall, Michael continues to strengthen.
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Storm shifts east away from Pensacola
Subtropical Storm Alberto appears to have made a shift away from this area; however, tropical storm warnings are still in effect.
Irma weakens some but is expected to regain strength
Hurricane Irma's interaction with Cuba is weakening the storm, but it is expected to re-intensify once it crosses over the Florida straights.
11 p.m. NHC update: Irma again a category five storm
Irma's track shifted slightly west. Hurricane watches now in effect for the Big Bend area.
