Weather Channel in town

I did a little photogging along the upper Nags Head beaches today to see what was happening. Of course the biggest news is not really the hurricane; it's the fact that the Weather Channel is in town. Jim Cantore is set up already on the Nags Head Pier doing broadcasts every half hour. It seems kinda ironic since today is such a beautiful beach day, just a bit windy. The surf is not even that bad today compared to the weekend.



The broad cast always brings out its share of people seeking to be on TV. It was interesting just standing back in the dunes watching those parading out onto the beach to wave at the camera hoping for a chance to be seen.





And down the beach a few miles further south at the Jeannette's Pier the surf was just a little churny. High tide was just past about 2 hours at the time this pic was taken.







And of course THIS is what most should be paying attention to: