Hurricane Irma: millions lose power as roads turn to rivers

The storm is tearing up the west coast of Florida, bringing 130mph winds and the threat of flooding

Widespread damage throughout Florida after Hurricane Irma makes landfall
Hurricane Irma has left at least 30 dead, including five in the British Virgin Islands.
(Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Hurricane Irma is leaving a trail of destruction as it moves up the west coast of Florida towards Tampa, the US state’s second-largest city.

Residents have been told to seek shelter as the storm approaches. “What we really fear more than anything is that storm surge,” said Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn.

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