The powerful storm knocked out power across the southeast U.S., as seen by a NOAA-NASA satellite.
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The potent storm has discolored the Gulf of Mexico near Florida and Alabama.
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Since making landfall, the storm has caused severe property damage and deaths in the southeastern United States, with more damage expected.
The category 4 storm is believed to be the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Florida Panhandle.
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The U.S. state that receives more direct hits from hurricanes than any other prepared for yet another one.
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