My brother-in-law was on Emerald Isle, just off the coast at Morehead City. They had a mandatory evacuation this morning, he's back at home in Lenoir, NC. He said it was a mass exodus from the island.

 

Just curious, how does south feel knowing that they are missing out for once ?????



This has got to be the weather year from hell. We've had winter for 5 months, rain for 1 1/2 months, spring for 2 week s, summer for like a month, fall is here and winter is just around the corner again



Oh well, at least I got my kite all ready for this storm. It's time for some serious stunt kite flying

 

It's a good thing we have F-150s, becaue if not, we may not be able to get around in the aftermath of the storm.

 

Alright guys, I'm off to bed and get some shut eye prior to Miss Isabel coming in. Should I have some electrical current in the morning to run my DSL modem I will give ya'll a heads up on the storm. It has been a beautiful day and night here in advance of the storm but now it is starting to rain a little and I am sure when I wake up in the am it will be pouring rain and blowing pretty hard. It really looks like Isabel will go right over my families homes. Everyone just pray for no or minimal tornado damage. OK, last beer(just for tonight, have more for tomorrow if needed) finished. Good night.

 

live cam at avalon, outer banks, nc....understand that due to demand volume that it is not refreshed except at 15 minute intervals...i hope we all remain safe and dry...John

http://www.avalonpier.com/piercam.html

 

yeah, that is the only webcam left working that I have found. Oh well.

 

here's a live webcame from the BLockade Runner in Wilmington I think..-
http://nc.rr.com/cams/beachcam.htm

 

Guess it is about time for roll call. Anybody out there? Been about 10 hours since we heard from you guys......

 

Hey guys. Blowing a little right now with a lot of rain. The river is chopped up and looks like the ocean would during a normal storm. I think so far we have seen gust around 40-50 mph in this area with sustained winds of 30. My power has been out this morning but is now back on and I pray that is stays on for a while. I was pretty discouraged that it went out first thing but was so happy to have it back on. I will keep ya'll posted eastern carolina if I have some power. Ya'll keep praying for NO tornadoes and everyone to be safe.

 

 

How are the trees holding up?

 

Only a couple trees down around my place, but I don't have many trees around my home either. I have heard some scanner reports of trees down around town and some roads blocked. We are having some serious water coming up the river right now and high tide is around 1:15pm. We are within a hour of getting the worst of the storm at my home right now apparently. The bright orange and red bands on the west side of the eye are rolling onto us right now. Hopefully I will keep power and be able to monitor to weather sites and radar. If I can I will give you guys a report later.

Mark

 

Timing is everything. I have been worried for all of you guys since the storm decided to pass me and head your way. My brother lives in Charleston SC, and has since before Hugo. I've been all up and down the coast and am all too familiar with the "low country".

I was afraid the storm would hit with a strong surge at high tide.

 

We're doing fine here, the truck had a miss of a limb by a couple inches, so we moved them to an open parking lot.. Lots of Wind here, it wasn't much earlier but it's picking up now and raining a lot... I'll update more as we go a long.

Hope you all that are right there in the storm stay safe!

 

I just spoke to family in teh Rtp area raleigh (sp) Durham area and they are with out power. But everythign else is good... I know up state NY lower Conn is getting some nice winds now also...

I wish you and your loved ones all the lcuk and Prayers to make it through the Hurricane:::