exploding across the river in new jersey. this as you mentioned, as the wind intensity continues to increase. the water level only gets higher. nevertheless, despite the fact this is an area where there is a mandatory evacuation, there are still people here who say they are going to ride out the storm. some of their lights are still on but i'm told that's not for long. edson is saying the lights are going to have to come off. the power is going to be turned off as a precaution. once that happens, no elevators no, running water. as the water level continues to rise through the lower manhattan, people in these high rises might be on a high floor that is dry but they are going to be trapped. it is now time to evacuate if they have not already done so. that is why we are leaving this area to broadcast a short distance away as the water level inches towards battery park city and all of lower manhattan. >> shepard: it's happening, david lee at absolutely the worst time. there is a high tide that's going to hit in about 45 minutes there is a full moon