areas surrounding it will feel the power of this storm for hours if not for a full day. 18 185,000 people without power in north carolina alone. 6,000 in south carolina. we have been telling you about dramatic rescues in new bern. 80 miles up the coast from where i am. storm surge with serious consequences. we are trying to get an update for you from there. in the meantime, i want to go to topsail beach. 20 miles from where i am. a beautiful coastal community here on a good day in north carolina. that's where we find storm chaser mike tyse. mike, you were riding out the storm in topsail. we heard tales of the dunes watching away on topsail. you covered storms after chased 40 hurricanes. what are you seeing? mike, can you hear me?