Storm chaser videos show Hurricane Matthew's power

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Friday, October 7, 2016
Storm chaser videos show Hurricane Matthew's power in Cocoa Beach
Storm chaser Reed Matthew reporting from Cocoa Beach, Fla. during Hurricane Matthew.

Extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer showed off the strength of Hurricane Matthew early Friday morning by standing outside in the middle of the storm.

Extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer shows Hurricane Matthew's effect on Daytona Beach, Fla.

In two videos recorded in Cocoa Beach and Daytona Beach, Florida, Trimmer stands outside in the rain and hurricane-force winds. He also drives through the empty streets showing the damage the storm has already caused.

Trimmer is a professional storm chaser. It is not recommended for anybody near or around a hurricane to go outside.