"There doesn't appear to be much damage near Waves and Rodanthe. This storm took us by
surprise, and was a bit stronger than anticipated. The only problem I have,
is that my landscaped yard is a mess of small branches and other minor debris.
The main difference in this storm compared to others, is that since there
was no evacuation, there are lots of people as "storm survivors" who strolled the beach after the
storm. And as with many of these tropical events, the sky was dramatic as
Alex sped away."