Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida

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Hurricane Idalia has made landfall in Florida, bringing winds of 125mph (201kmph) and potentially life-threatening conditions.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says 16ft (4.8m) storm surges are expected in some areas as fierce winds push seawater inland.

Some areas of the state are already seeing flooding, with knee-deep water covering roads and inundating towns.

Some 30,000 personnel are ready to help restore power in the wake of the storm, DeSantis says, as he warns local residents to be careful of downed power lines.

Twenty-eight of Florida's 67 counties are under some form of evacuation order, mostly along the state's upper Gulf Coast.

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