Wind and rain pounded the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida, battering the coastline. Fortunately New Orleans escaped a much-feared direct hit.
Most people in Alabama took official advice and moved inland, and those staying behind waited in shelters.
It was the worst weather to hit the area in 25 years and left 100,000 people without power.
Further south another hurricane called Jeanne is on its way. It has already killed two people in Puerto Rico.
Jeanne is now heading towards the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
Two people were also killed when a tornado struck Panama City in Florida.
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