Hurricane Idalia causes major damage to Florida's Horseshoe Beach

Storm Idalia caused significant damage in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, after making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane about 30 miles west of the small town, according to reports. Drone footage captured by Brendan Gutenschwager on Thursday, August 31, shows downed trees, destroyed structures, and scattered debris from ravaged homes floating in the canals. Hurricane Idalia flooded some roads in the town and damaged numerous properties, local news outlets reported on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an extreme wind warning on Wednesday, advising residents to “treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW!” The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #idalia #usnews #floria