The deceptive calm before the storm. Pea Island refuge September 15, 2003.
And finally, an artistic gesture...
this is an oceanfront motel in Nags Head. Those pretty little petunias are sure to be shortlived. And we hope the birds have evacuated.
That empty Ford dealer lot--a sign high water is on its way.
A very empty Pirates Cove marina. Only one boat remains with MANY springlines.
The boarded up deserted Tanger Outlet Mall in Nags Head.
Mini vans are good for something!
Messages for Izzy.
Business as usual. Well, we gotta eat!!
These people are hoping for a chance to be on the Weather Channel broadcast.
The Weather Channel crew does its thing at the pier in Nags Head.
You know you're in for a blow when the Weather Channel truck comes to town!
Beach south of Jennettes Pier in Nags Head.
Jennette's Pier. Nags Head beach.
More signs of preparation.. loading all low lying store items of this marine store in what else but a boat!
Braced for the blow!
"Nuff said"
This breach in the small dune will probably mean the road will be undermined at high tide.
Jim Cantore at work on the beach at Kill Devil Hills doing a live shot for the Weather Channel.
Looking for a lot?
South Nags beach today, 9-17-03
We even attracted the attention of the Hurricane capital of the world-Miami!
The mass of satellite trucks in Kill Devil Hills, NC
A Kitty Hawk house. Notice the pigeons on the low roof. Wonder if they eventually evacuated.
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