More than 2m without power as Florida hit by hurricane Ian | First Thing

Major, major' storm, estimated to be 140 miles wide, sweeps inland after causing huge flooding on coast, with millions of residents in its path. Plus, life on the climate frontline

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Good morning.

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever to strike the US mainland, has battered south-west Florida with high winds, rain and storm surges as it weakened and moved inland.

What's the latest? The full extent of damage from Hurricane Ian is likely to remain unknown for some hours, with power and communications disrupted in many areas and some emergency responders forced to wait for the return of daylight and safer conditions before beginning a full search and rescue operation. Millions of Florida residents remain directly in the crosshairs of the storm.

What else is happening? Here's what we know on day 218 of the invasion.