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GOOD Morning America’s Rob Marciano dangerously ventured in the eye of the storm as Hurricane Nicole pummelled the Florida coast.
The meteorologist kept fans updated on Instagram while covering the Category 1 superstorm that has soaked the sunshine state.
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He shared a spooky clip as he headed to bed while visiting the deluged Hutchinson Island on Thursday.
The dad-of-two posted live footage of himself climbing the stairs in his hotel as ferocious winds battered the structure.
Rob told his 86.3k followers: “So a little bit of a behind-the-scenes here… hear that?”
He then dramatically paused to let his supporters listen to the eerie sounds coming from outside as Hurricane Nicole let rip.
The GMA anchor explained: “That’s the wind banging against the building while I’m walking up the stairwell seven flights.
“They shut down the elevators for some safety reasons. Not to worry though!”
Elevators are often put out of operation during hurricanes to prevent people from getting trapped in the event of a power failure.
Just a few hours later, Rob was physically weathering the storm while reporting down at Jensen Beach.
The water-proof-wearing weatherman was discussing the tumultuous weather as 75mph winds dragged the waves from the ocean.
He was left soaking wet by the constant stream of water but somehow managed to continue his segment unphased.
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Rob told viewers during his live correspondence: “The wind’s just ripping off this water.
“We’re not even on the beach! It’s technically a river, do you see the sea spray look like it’s the ocean? It’s full of debris here.”
He wrapped up his reporting by adding: “It’s going to be a scary night in Florida.”
Rob then shared a soggy selfie of him posing with ABC producer Brandon Baur and cameraman Mike Ladisa.
At least four people have been killed after Hurricane Nicole made landfall early on Thursday morning.
Two people in Orange County died after being electrocuted by a downed power line, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
Mayor Jerry Demings also confirmed that two others died in a car crash on Florida’s Turnpike in what’s likely storm-related deaths.
Intense rain and winds forced nearly 500 flight cancelations in Orlando and left tens of thousands without power.
Footage from the state showed what appeared to be sharks swimming through the flooded streets.
Rob’s colleague Ginger Zee also worried fans after reporting on the weather from the frontline in Florida.
The meteorologist and author was seen braving the winds just inches from the ocean, seeing supporters urge her to stay safe.
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