Looks like I spoke a little too soon when I said the worst of the storm was behind us. From what I’m hearing now, we are expecting a storm surge at about 8 pm tonight that will turn a lot of sodden, half flooded areas into real floods.
Here is what downtown Manteo looked like this afternoon; a storm surge from the nearby sound is not going to do it much good.
(photo by Mike Campbell)
There will be a curfew in effect at 7 pm tonight so that no one except emergency people are out and about when the surge hits. I’ve heard several emergency sirens go off this afternoon; in fact, there’s another one going off right now. I’m still at work but I think this would be a good time for me to head home and for us to batten down the hatches for what’s coming.
I’ll keep you in touch and remember–if you are in the path of the storm as it moves to the north, if you get a chance, check in with us here and let us know how you’re doing. Thanks to those who have already left comments–it was so good to hear from you.
Diane, thanks so much! We’re so thankful it has passed.
Prayers for the safety of all!!!!!
Praying for everyone in the Outer Banks. We are getting very strong wind and snow in Blacksburg (Va). My son recently moved to Hampton and they are getting hit pretty hard. Spent the weekend there getting him ready and then headed home to batten down the hatches here. We ventured down to the Outer Banks in early September while we were visiting him. We cruised through beautiful Manteo, so definately hoping damage will be minimal so that we can enjoy the beauty of that area again soon! Take care and be safe. (absolutely love the pics of Summer…my oldest son has a toy yorkie, Macie, and she is just precious. They are wonderful dogs!)
Carolyn, your son is blessed to have parents help him get ready for the storm! Glad to hear that you’ve spent some time in our beautiful area and also glad you were here in September and not last week. Come back any ol’ time! 🙂
Praying for you!
Jessica, thanks so very much!
Consider yourself covered in prayer from some Methodists in south Georgia. 🙂 My sister-in-law is in her path in Maryland and they are getting pummeled. We are just extending our prayers a little south. I’m also saying a special prayer for Summer.
Lisa, I know you are so concerned about your sister-in-law in MD; thanks for spreading your prayers from her down a little further south. And also, for the prayers for Summer. She is doing great! 🙂
My thoughts are with you all in America as Sandy continues to wreak devastation.
Becky, thanks for your prayers send in an American direction!
Stay safe everyone, I’m praying for all of you xoxo
Nancy, we sure appreciate it!
Hoping and praying for you guys. We are getting hit pretty hard here in Maryland.
Michelle, yeah, I’ll bet Maryland is really getting it hard right now. Be safe.
Thank you Becky. I lost power for about 20 hours but overall my house survived. I just can’t believe how destroyed NJ and NY are 🙁
Michelle, I think about those people every single day; I just can’t even imagine.
Stay safe, Becky and all the Smithes. My brother and family are bracing for the New Jersey hit. Prayers for everyone and every little animal in the path.
Mary, thanks for your prayers especially for “every little animal.” How sweet.