The US State of Florida could face the biggest evacuation ever as it braces itself for Hurricane Matthew.

2 million people are being told to leave their homes on the south east coast, as the storm, which has already killed 39 people, makes its way across the Caribbean.

The storm has already left a trail of destruction after moving across the Caribbean.

Florida residents have been warned to prepare for a "direct hit" with 2 million people advised to evacuate coastal areas of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

There's panic at the pumps with cars and trucks lined up to queue for petrol. People are also stocking up on emergency provision.

Hurricane Matthew, with winds of 125mph, is expected to strengthen and hit Florida as a Category Four storm.

The governor of Florida Rick Scott has appealed to residents to evacuate before it's too late.

President Obama has also urged Americans to comply with any evacuation orders.

Kim Buckley has this report: