Tropical Depression Nicole topples Florida homes after making landfall as hurricane
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
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Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
Authorities were still assessing the situation across Florida, but these stunning photos offer a glimpse of the damage.
Crews have faced "devastating circumstances" and "unrecognizable terrain," Rear Admiral Brendan McPherson said.
A Category 5 hurricane has winds of 157 mph or higher. These are the only four hurricanes in the history of the U.S. that have made landfall at that level.
Evacuations have already been ordered along parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, as Hurricane Ian is set to arrive later this week, possibly as a Category 4 storm. Cristian Benavides reports. (9/26/22)
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
Puerto Rico has once again been devastated by a powerful storm after Hurricane Fiona pummeled the island, leaving behind major damage and more than a million people in the dark.
