One of the most dangerous storms to hit the US in years has left 2.4 million homes and businesses in Florida without power and floodwaters surging inland.
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday, smashing into the coast with wind speeds of up to 241km/h (150mph).
Dramatic scenes saw a hospital roof blown off, cars submerged and trees ripped out of the ground.
The category four hurricane was later downgraded to a tropical storm.
However, Floridians were warned that the most dangerous 24 hours lay ahead. The mayor of Tampa urged people to shelter in place through the night into this morning.
In a message posted on Facebook, the Weather Prediction Center told residents in the Central Florida Peninsula to expect “widespread life-threatening, catastrophic flash and urban flooding” continuing into Friday morning, with up to 30ins of rain falling locally.
Residents were ordered to leave their homes, but many have decided to remain and seek shelter indoors.
