Hurricane Idalia is moving its way across Florida and into Georgia, leaving devastation and destruction in its wake.
Nearly 280,000 people are without power and residents are warned to be careful of downed power lines.
Some areas of Florida have been hit with flooding as knee-deep water inundates some coastal towns.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says 16ft (4.8m) storm surges were forecast in some areas as fierce winds push seawater inland.
Here are pictures of Florida on Wednesday.
