earlier in the day we were out with them helping to move people from one shelter to another. according to the mayor, those rescues still going on. going to be crucial to do that, get as much in before the sun goes down. hans nichols for us in jafl, north carolina. thank you. a last check with nbc meteorologist in the weather center. where is the storm now and what is it doing? it still will be a tropical storm. we are waiting for it to be downgraded bei want to show you the rain folts. swansboro coming in at 30.58 inches of rain. that s over two feet of rain that has fallen, breaking the record of the most rain from a tropical system in that area. we will continue to follow the reds, the heavy rain this afternoon. coming up i will show you the radar and the track of the storm. thank you. msnbc coverage continues when we come back. e wrinkles. and i don t add up the years. but what i do count on. is staying happy and healthy. so, i add protein, vitamins and minerals to my diet