Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane about 11:10 p.m. ET near Perry, Florida, with 140 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center reported. At least 22 fatalities have been blamed on the hurricane so far, authorities said. Officials feared more fatalities would be discovered on Friday.

Helene makes landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida with winds of up to 140mph - one of the most powerful ever recorded in the US. The deadly storm also hit other states including Georgia and North and South Carolina.