will be 40 inches of rain which equals feet of flooding. those that did not evacuate have no chance to do so right now. police and fire tell us that they are not able to respond in these kinds of conditions, even in people in life-threatening situations at times. folks are out and on their own. until the storm passes, and then the water starts to rise. all over north carolina, but certainly along the beachfront, out for hours, and could be out for weeks to come as water continues to come in, high tide continues to come in, and there hurricane force winds will only get stronger. >> sean: you better be careful, this is where reporters put their lives on the line and bringing us the story, it is extremely dangerous, be careful, also joining us now, steve harrigan, also in north carolina tonight as the storm now begins to kick in. steve, what is happening from