Flamboyances were reported across eastern US after the hurricane blew them in from the Caribbean.

But politics overshadowed his visit to Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis snubbed Mr Biden's visit.

After Hurricane Idalia devastated the state's Gulf coast, residents are now seeing the damage.

Up to 9in (23cm) of rain and life-threatening flash flooding could hit parts of eastern North Carolina.

Storm surges and wind speeds caused wide-spread damage across multiple US states.

Emergency crews are rescuing residents along Florida's 'nature coast' from knee-deep floodwaters.

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.

Satellite imagery shows the deadly US storm moving in and also Franklin threatening nearby.