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Thousands Of Residents Are Already Without Power In Georgia

As Hurricane Michael continues to travel inland, thousands of people are already without power in Georgia. The storm struck the Florida panhandle this afternoon, and with a strong storm surge…

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(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

As Hurricane Michael continues to travel inland, thousands of people are already without power in Georgia.

The storm struck the Florida panhandle this afternoon, and with a strong storm surge and 155 mile per hour winds, it left a trail of destruction behind.

According to CNN, Hurricane Michael is now a Category 3 storm, with winds dropping to 125 miles per hour.

The CSRA is expected to feel the effects of Michael this evening into tomorrow morning.

According to WRDW, a 5:40 p.m. update indicates that close to 54,000 people have lost power in Georgia.

In preparation for a power outage, get those cell phones plugged in now and make a list of important numbers.

You'll need them in the event the power is out for an extended period of time and your phone battery dies.

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