Hurricane Michael is currently tearing its way through the Carolinas after hitting Florida and Georgia, and the storm is expected to do even more damage as it heads up the coast.
In the midst of the hurricane, several country stars have used social media to send their thoughts to those affected, with Luke Bryan noting that several of his own family members live in Mexico Beach, where the hurricane did extreme damage after making landfall.
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“Hey everyone. Pray for my people,” he tweeted on Wednesday. “So many dear people I know are being affected. My mother and so many friends live in Mexico beach. And now it’s bearing down on Albany and Leesburg.”
Hey everyone. Pray for my people. So many dear people I know are being affected. My mother and so many friends live in Mexico beach. And now itโs bearing down on Albany and Leesburg.
โ Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) October 11, 2018
Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, have a home on St. George Island in Florida, with Aldean tweeting that the island was getting “pounded” by the storm.
“This is our second home and we love this place. We are thinking about everyone down there and hope y’all are ok!” he tweeted, sharing photos of his family enjoying their time there.
Our little island is getting pounded by Hurricane Michael right now. This is our second home and we love this place. We are thinking about everyone down there and hope yall are ok! pic.twitter.com/oLKKuekyLG
โ Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) October 10, 2018
Michael Ray, who hails from Florida, made sure to warn his followers that the hurricane “is no joke” and tweeted out a graphic featuring ways to stay safe.
“I just landed in Houston but my mind & heart are in my home state today,” he wrote. “Florida, this hurricane is no joke. It is the first time a hurricane this strong has hit the FL Panhandle. Please stay safe & be smart. Praying for you & all the other communities & animals in its path.”
I just landed in Houston but my mind & heart are in my home state today. Florida, this hurricane is no joke. It is the first time a hurricane this strong has hit the FL Panhandle. Please stay safe & be smart. Praying for you & all the other communities & animals in its path. โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/rQBvGABtnn
โ Michael Ray (@Michaelraymusic) October 10, 2018
Chris Janson tweeted, “Pray for all the people tonight in South Georgia, Florida , Alabama. Believe me, our hearts are absolutely with y’all.”
Pray for all the people tonight in South Georgia, Florida , Alabama. Believe me, our hearts are absolutely with yโall.
โ Chris Janson (@janson_chris) October 11, 2018
“Prayers up for all my friends in Michael’s path!” added Randy Houser.
Prayers up for all my friends in Michaelโs path!
โ Randy Houser (@RandyHouser) October 10, 2018
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