continue that category 2 status as it bends back to the northeast. once we get into the carolinas, that's when we could possibly see an actual landfall with this storm. anywhere from, say, south carolina all the way up through north carolina, the outer banks even could get category 2 conditions. so, we know that's a vulnerable part of the state right there. they could get plenty of storm surge, wind and rain as well. here are your current wind gusts 32-mile-per-hour winds in fort pierce. 36 in melbourne. 28 in orlando. as the storm travels to the north, those winds will increase as well. here are your hurricane watches and warnings. we have hurricane watches all along the north carolina coast, south carolina as well. the storm surge threat has gone down a little bit across portions of florida from 3 to 5 feet which is good news. but we still have the 4 to 7 feet along the georgia coast, south carolina, as well as north carolina. i want to show you something. this is a picture of grand bahama island. this is before the storm. and with radar imagery, and the amount of rain that fell and how long that storm was sitting on top of the area, we can see an inundation map.te with water. you can see all the water. there's the outline of grand bahama island. incredible to see. of course, this is just an estimate. but it's with confidence that most of that island is under water. it is going to be devastating when pictures come out of there. >> it's unreal to see how high the floodwater is there. as we mentioned 13,000 homes in the bahamas gone. jennifer, thank you very much. let's go now to victor on jensen beach, florida. victor, how's it looking out there? >> reporter: well, the rain has just picked up a bit. but the wind here has been a constant for several days now. and we're expecting that the wind will stay, even as the storm heads up north. the true story of hurricane dorian, though, is in the bahamas. patrick oppmann has been riding out the storm. was there even before dorian approached. he's joining us by phone. patrick, jennifer jay sagray sat the storm is starting to move 5 miles per hour. are conditions improving? are you able to get out now? >> reporter: we have for the first time since the storm. and conditions are much more than i expected to the center point of the street where people, private citizens are bringing their boats and jet skis. you there see houses, thousands of houses, i'm today, and many of them are under water. you can't even see the roof anymore. we talked to one man who -- drowning, they were standing on a cabinet in a kitchen. the water got so high. the cabinet gave out, he was unable to keep her head above water and she drowned. we've seen multiple jets come in. in spite of water belting down on us, bringing people and their pets and actually helped off and carried some of them because they had been holding on to the roofs all night long. and people, as you can imagine in bad shape. this is completely ad hoc rescue efforts. i didn't see anybody that appeared to be official, they were having trouble of getting boats in small places, and with places under water. it's amazing, the bahamians came out in very dangerous conditions. we tried to get on boats, but the water was still far, far too rough. they have tipped over. but they're still doing this as long as i can, despite the conditions, despite the water, i was going out talking to people, women and children, they rescued dozens and many more soon to be rescued, victor. >> the u.s. coast guard reporting more than a dozen rescues. officials there in the bahamas waiting for the all-clear to get to the northern islands. i understand there was difficulty trying to get to the hospital. tell us about that. >> reporter: yeah, we had an employee that tried to get to the hospital. even though we found that grandstand was a big truck that we had. we got to places where cars were stalled and blocking the roads. trees were down and water was along the shoulders. still, the flooding here is everywhere. we tried to go to the hospital. we tried to go to the airport. it's completely flooded. the community down there completely flooded. we were able to get to this one place in the eastern part of the city, even there, it was a complete maze of going down various roads s ts to avoid obstacles. so we saw people being rescued but so many people needing rescue. we talked to a number of bahamians who said they rescued family members but other family members in the same house are still missing. it just seems like a very chaotic rescue effort because it is literally people going out in their own boats. there were some small boats and jet skis so people could be put in the back of basically row boats and then dragged in. and people are being brought in are people going out on rooftops for days now and are completely wiped out. so, even though there's not a very organized rescue effort, there is the rescue effort, people are risking their lives to save neighbors and family. >> reporter: they're reaching out to people they know and people they have not heard from since this storm parked over the bahamas for days. a category 5, now moving off, as a category 2 slowly. but in the question of scope and scale, is there any idea how many people are unaccounted for? >> reporter: no. i mean, just in the brief time, an hour that we were out there, i had had three people tell me that they had lost loved ones. one man told me his wife had died in front of him. and he actually saw her go under the water. and they were looking and they'd been in the house and are there no longer or that they can -- and the waters, the conditions, nobody is out there to rescue right now. so it's so absolutely necessary, it's not good to be on a boat. it's not good to be in a jet ski, they're going down rivers that used to be streets. and when we were there, we got pelted and knocked down by the wind. the last thing anybody should be doing is going in a boat. but these people realize that time is running out. >> reporter: patrick oppmann, now able to venture out there in freeport for the first time in days, to get a better idea of the aftermath, the legacy of this monster storm. patrick, you and the crew stay safe. we'll check back with you. i want to go to michael hines who was in freeport. he rode out the storm there with his brothers. michael, thank you for spending a few moments with us. you told our producers that this is the worst thing on earth. describe why you said that. what have you seen? >> well, it's just the fact that it's been about 46 hours of nonstop brutal winds, banging on the side. we've had had flooding before, but nothing this level. we expected -- i mean, you kind of prepare for the worst. you try what's the worst situation, what's the worst that can actually happen, i mean, this to be worse, you cannot describe what's going on right now. it's worse than anybody can believe. >> reporter: it's been two nights there sheltered with your brothers as this monster, major hurricane, kind of just parked over the bahamas. tell us about those two nights. what you heard. the conditions of the facility where you were, what was it like. >> well, it's -- our building is a repurposed container, about 130 container all locked together, about three decks. so it's a lot of -- it's basically a lot of structure ste steel. so the windows that we have, it's all pvc or hurricane-proof glass. and it just kind of like -- you know, with the wind banging on the -- or just forcing on that pvc, on windows, there's a lot of squeaking and things like that. plus, you have an awning with wood. turbulence of the wind with the shake, we're very safe here. we've had tornadoes come through here and not a scratch. >> we're fortunate that other people -- our parking lot is 16 or more feet above sea level. no flooding here. which is why we decided to stay here during the storm. we offered -- >> we're very safe here. we have generator. we have a generator that can last up to four days. no running water since about 7:00 the first night, i think. the last time, the pipe broke and salt water was there. >> reporter: have you been able to reach out to friends, to people across the islands to check on them? how are communications for you? >> i mean, there's two cell phone companies here on the island. i think you've seen a line -- a line is still up. that's how we're able to get -- that's how we're able to communicate, you know. and we've been talking -- we have another brother who lives in jonathan heights. he is okay. he's been going around in a pickup truck. but he's just looking around. we're cut off here. we have a bridge that was newly built. and so basically, we are basically stuck on the western side. and we're not able to go and help out friends and other family members. many of our friends are out there trying to help out with jet skis and all that. as we said before -- we sent you guys some pictures i think. of how it is. >> reporter: yeah, there are -- >> with the boats, it's too rough. >> reporter: there's a bit of a delay, so, i don't mean to interrupt, it's just because, you know, i'm in florida, you're there in the bahamas. >> yeah. >> reporter: we've heard from the prime minister that the damage, the effect of hurricane dorian has been unprecedented. a lot of americans, a lot of people watching around the world have fond memories from vacations from honeymoons. but for you, it's home. what are your feelings for the islands and the work ahead as they look for survivors, try to rebuild their lives, rebuild their businesses? >> well, i mean, basically, it's the aftermath is usually the worst part of the storms. we're still recovering from hurricane matthew two years ago. they said that might be the nail in the coffin. people still survive and they rebuild. i'm not sure if it's worse. this is basically matthew and jeanne combined. i'm not too sure everybody will get back on their feet. most likely, but basically, it's going to be a lot of pickup. i know there's going to be a lot of trucks coming down to rebuild the poles. light poles, electricity poles. a lot of cleanup. i know we're going to be helping as soon as we can, we're going to be going out there and try, you know, either by boat or by truck to try to get out of here. so, you know, assist our friends who are also assisting, currently trying to rescue people. >> reporter: well, there's certainly a lot of work ahead. the storm is just starting to move away from grand bahama. and that will give us our first opportunity to see the aftermath of the storm as rescue operations continue there. guys, thank you so much for spending a few minutes with me. we are happy you are safe. and we'll check back later as you start to get an opportunity to get around the island. and see what's there. again, thank you. back here, on the southeast coast of florida, the storm for at least martin county where i am, the sheriff says we've been spared. but that is not the case for northern counties here in florida. just an evacuation ordered in north carolina for the barrier islands there, from the south carolina line up to the virginia state line. we'll bring you the latest on the preparations, as hurricane dorian slowly, very slowly, starts to move north. we'll be back. at t-mobile, what can you get when you a buy a samsung galaxy note 10? 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>> reporter: yeah, they just lifted those mandatory evacuations for vero beach and indian county. it was sunny a few minutes ago. it's starting to rain here again. the wind remains fairly constant for the last 24 hours. but you hear what's happening in the bahamas, the massive amount of damage and loss of life and property, this storm is going to not only affect there, but here as well, in ways small and large. one thing that they absolutely love here in vero beach in this part of florida are turtles. and the number of species that lay eggs around this time. right now, tons of these eggs have been lost. this is a turtle nest that have been lost here along the beach here. the beach itself, look at the erosion in the last couple of hours. this will months and months for florida, known for its mine beaches, to recover from. people are allowed back on to the barrier island here in vero beach. right now, authorities are saying stay cautious. stay aware. you're still going to have rain. you're still goes to have high winds over the next 24 hours or owe. there are possibilities of even water spouts or even tornadoes being spun off of this storm inland. so, there are all sorts of threats still out there but for now, this part of florida, sort of getting back to business as usual. a lot of people have now come out. you can see since they've lifted eat v the evacuation order, the number of people who stayed on the barrier island, they've been coming out for days and a lot of people are getting cabin fever. but north of here, if it take the direction at the wrong time, many people could be in danger. brooke. >> just the smallest shift as jennifer gray was talking about could be absolute devastation up and down that coastline. miguel, thank you in vero beach. we'll get you back to the storm in just a moment. how about this, just hours after several reported birthday celebrations a fire turned the boat "conception" into a death wrap. now as many as 40 are feared dead. the sheriff explains why it's likely people could not escape. >> there was a stairwell to get down the main entryway up and down. and there was an escape hatch, and it would hear as if both of those were blocked by fire. >> 20 of the dead have been recovered. several others are unaccounted for. santa barbara county sheriffs just revealed investigators will be using dna to confirm identities. however, we are learning from the brother of christie finstad that she was aboard "the conception" we're told that the 31-year-old took an interest as a diver as a little girl. the fire tore through the vessel 20 miles off santa cruz island on the early morning hours of labor day. fire officials believe most of the victims were below deck asleep. interior pictures taken labor day show how close the quarters were. and a mayday call about whether there was lack of fire extinguishers and whether a hatch was locked. the coast guard made it clear that neither was an issue. they inspected it annually. and it was in compliance. a passing boat described the anguish the rescuers were in thinking of those still on board. >> it was such a hopeless, helpless feeling, to watch that boat burn. and know that there were only five people at our boat. and there was nothing we could do. there was a 17-year-old girl celebrating her birthday with her parents. that she might not have another birthday. >> joining me now is a longtime california diver who had originally planned to go on that dive trip on that very boat over the weekend, gill scheckler and also co-founder of california diving news. dale, i'm so sorry. i know this community is owe tight. i know you've been on this boat over 100 times, you must be gutted. but my question is, did your hip save your life? >> i think so. the hip surgery that i had to have, the second hip surgery, saved my life. just wasn't able to go out on the boat this particular weekend. >> how are you holding up over all of this? >> well, i was shocked and devastated. i did know christie. and, you know, it was very painful to see this happen. i loved the boat. i loved the crew. i love the owners. they're just fantastic people. >> and they're also, you know, meticulous, right? divers have to be meticulous. i want you to tell me about the boat because as i said, you've been on it a hundred times. it had impeccable safety records. what could have happened? >> geez, that would take speculation as to what possibly could have happened. they were very good about their safety briefing. impeccable reputation. excellent reputation. in customer service. and in keeping the facility, keeping the boat in 100% up and in running condition. it was an excellent boat. excellent operation. >> fully compliant with maritime regulations, as i said. if you're on this boat, right, so the mayday call comes in right around 3:00 in the morning. if you're on this boat asleep, isn't there an escape hatch -- you're down below, if you're one of these passengers, a diver, isn't there an escape hatch? and would you know where it's located? >> yes. there would be. definitely. definitely know where the exits are. and the fire must have been so ferocious, that exit was just impossible. >> you are a church deacon, and i know you've been an active diver for 39 years. you're inducted into the california rec divers hall of fame. can you just speak to the loss to this community and speaking about some of the people, perhaps, you knew. >> it will send ripples through the community for years to come, the amount of loss, what's going to happen. in future operations. future boat trips. it's just devastating. i can't -- i just can't imagine, as the names come out, i know i'm going to be shocked, when i see the names. and try to identify who i might know. and who i've had passing encounters with throughout the years. >> dale scheckler, i appreciate the time. again, i'm so sorry. >> thank you. thank you for that, brooke. >> you got it. we'll come back, of course, to cover that investigation. also our special coverage of hurricane dorian continues. we will check on conditions on the coast as dorian slows down but gets even bigger. ♪upbeat music no cover-up spray here. cheaper aerosols can cover up odors in a flowery fog. but febreze air effects eliminates odors. with a 100% natural propellent. it leaves behind a pleasant scent you'll love. 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>> reporter: well, they're hoping they stayed prepared, victor. just a half hour from brevard county, they sent out a tweet saying, listen, stay put, everybody. evacuation orders are still in effect. they are expecting the winds to get stronger, as the bands continue to come off of hurricane dorian. but like you said, it's about managing what is going to be, they hope, a miss for central florida. keeping in mind at any point this hurricane could change force. the fact that the hurricane sustains off the coast and that the winds will not get much stronger than this has been very hopeful that they dodge this bullets. you can see that the water behind me continues to build and push up. i've got to think that the water from the meteorologist that the water will push north and not inland. i expect, coastal, victor, possibly some storm force winds here. but not muff more. already planning on what to do aefrtd afterwards. titusville city will reopen on thursday. victor. >> drew griffin there for us in titusville. up the coast here in florida. we know from martin county officials where i am, there has been some localized flooding in some communities. we're getting some pictures of those. the water to hutchinson island has been shut off, the water service, suspended, they say, to preserve the integrity of the system. we're told that will be resumed. water service will be back on. but they're under a boil water advisory. brooke, again, as even the wind whips up now, there's a moment of sunshine. and anytime you see there's no rain, we're seeing people come out of their homes and more traffic around us here, near the causeway, along the intracoastal. the moment it starts raining, it clears out. it's sporadic, i should say, the water here at the edge of dorian as it starts to climb up the florida east coast. >> maybe erratic and sporadic. drew was just in titusville. my next guest lives there but she's packed her bags to hunker down with a family friend near disney world. lisa simpson is with me on the phone. lisa, i know you got out of dodge. your brother, though, lives on one of those barrier islands. he's not heeding those mandatory evacuation orders. are you worried about him? 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