Idalia downgraded, but the danger is not yet overpublished at 00:01 British Summer Time 31 August 2023
Brandon Livesay
Live reporter
Idalia hit Florida as a powerful Category 3 hurricane in the early hours of the morning.
The trajectory of the storm meant some of the major population centres avoided the brunt of the winds and storm surges.
However, areas that did face the wrath of the storm have been devastated.
Idalia has since been downgraded to a tropical storm and is currently spinning through Georgia and into the Carolinas. Authorities warn the danger is not over, with flash flooding and storm surges still on the cards.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the focus now was to clear debris and restore power to the hundreds of thousands of homes that have been cut off from the electricity grid.
He also warned any predators that he had seen signs emblazoned with: "you loot, we shoot".
Our live coverage is wrapping up for the day but you can see some of the powerful images captured during the storm here.
And you can read more about Idalia's impact here.
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