Hurricane Milton​ is causing flight cancellations and airport closures in Florida days ahead of its expected landfall.

Milton is likely to become a major hurricane before hitting Florida on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Flooding amid storm surges and heavy rains is a key concern when any hurricane strikes, but Florida is now particularly vulnerable. Protective sand dunes washed away by Hurricane Helene mean that there are fewer defenses than before, while the ground is already saturated in some areas.