Hurricane Helene latest: 'Total destruction' after hurricane makes landfall in Florida; deadly storm hits other US states

Helene makes landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida with winds of up to 140mph - one of the most powerful ever recorded in the US. The deadly storm also hit other states including Georgia and North and South Carolina.

A man and his dog were rescued off the coast of an island in Florida during hurricane Helene. Pic: US Coast Guard
Image: A man and his dog were rescued off the coast of an island in Florida during hurricane Helene. Pic: US Coast Guard
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