reporter: yeah, we ve seen that in this area, we ve seen power go out closer to the beach, and we expect that to happen all across this area. feels like we ve been hit by violent bursts at times. we ll be standing in the rain, we ll get hit by a wind gust, the temperature cools a bit. and i ll step out of the way as our photographer pushes down the street. this area is completely deserted, what police have called for. we haven t seen anybody out in the last hour or so. it s probably good new the. it s difficult to see, but the rain is still lashing out, still flying sideways here. it s a clear indication when you look at the palm tries that the wind is still whipping nand this area. police have been coming out in the last couple hours, doing quick drive-bys, making sure that the businesses are still in tact and that those who have electricity are safe inside. we ve been told that the power outages will likely continue as the rainfall and the wind