Hurricane Sally has threatened the United States' south-east with torrential rains and misery after its floodwaters swallowed up homes, downed power lines and turned streets into rivers in Florida and Alabama. 9News
Two men play in hurricane floodwaters in Pensacola, Florida. Authorities warn not to do this.While Sally has weakened since making landfall, its devastation will be felt in different states.
In Pensacola and other parts of Florida, where rivers approached dangerous levels, and downed trees and power lines made roads dangerous, counties set up curfews to keep residents safe. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the danger is far from over, warning "pretty much any body of water in northwest Florida" could see a rise in levels over the next few days because of Sally.Trent Airhart wades through flood waters in downtown Pensacola, Florida, from Hurricane Sally.
"Lots of destruction, homes destroyed, roofs gone. I have not had any service, power or internet. Bad night.""Our house had windows blow out... and the whole house was shaking like a boat on the water. It was scary man, it really was," Wilson told CNN affiliate WPMI.Alabama officials warned that even if the storm has weakened, residents should not let their guard down.
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