Satellite images show lightning strikes surrounding Hurricane Ian over Cuba

Satellite images have captured bolts of lightning surrounding the eye of Hurricane Ian as it travels across Cuba and towards Florida.

Speeded-up footage from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows bright blue strikes as the storm swirls twice.

Forecasters have warned of the risk of storm surges, flash floods and mudslides.

Read more: Hurricane Ian lashes Cuba as Florida braces

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