The only damage reported is from winds that knocked out the weather station at the top of the tower, and a glass pane around the sixth level is missing. As predicted, sand has washed in and around the new foundation, the result of heavy rain and persistent winds. Wind gusts have been lessening Tuesday, but the rain continues. A resident on Hatteras island tells us in a phone conversation that water is standing from the heavy rains. Due to power outages in many areas of the island, little communication by television and radio has been possible.
Phones provide connection among residents.
Wind and rain continue in the area. After workers are able to get back to the construction area, approximately two days are needed to restore the work site at the light station. De watering will continue and final brickwork and foundation details will then resume. The Construction Zone fencing was blown or washed away. The weather monitoring station at the top of the lighthouse was destroyed by wind.