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Was ripped off and they were evacuated by first responders. we're seeing reports of massive trees being overturned as a result of these tornadoes. so that is something that we're going to be keeping an eye on for the rest of the day today because those tornado watches are still in effect here in myrtle beach, south carolina. and as you can see this water is right above my ankles right now and on parts of the beach here, ali, it is reaching the dunes so storm surge, you know, water and storm surge causes about half of all fatalities in these tropical storm events. >> simone, you pointed out one...

Officials are concerned that those high tides in combination with the rising waters -- you cease these gusts of wind right now -- we're going to be seeing more tropical storm-force winds as hurricane dorian makes its way closer to florida, but back to those high tides, that's what people are concerned about. that in combination with the storm surge could make for a pretty dangerous combination, chris. >> yeah, simone. we saw the winds whipping up. take care out there. and the fact that uber is suspending is significant. they were offering free rides to people to shelters, talked to some folks ...

Our radar here with this massive storm system, potentially going to see that minor flooding in that area, as well. atlanta you could see some bands that start to make their way in, but it's going to be a very minor. so, the wind flow after this system really starts to move here, we're going to finally get a break and really be able to check out the gee yography now the bahamas. they sit at sea level. this is just devastating for that area. the cone of uncertainty really coming into place now. we're not saying people are in the clear, because the storm surge is very halfty. >> yeah, i talked to...

Here and something that officials are still warning residents about. we are already seeing gusts of about 50 miles per hour. and those will be continuing throughout the night as we anticipate this northward shift that everyone is hoping and it looks like hurricane dorian will make. but the reality is this is not over yet, chris. >> simone boyce, thank you so much for that. take care out there. i want to bling in via skype cin cindy hugy, who is a spokesperson for the american red cross. as always, the red cross is there when we need them. tell us a little bit about the resources you have in ...

You need to do that. get out now while you have time, while there's fuel available. and you'll be safe on the roads. >> i want to go to nbc simone boyce in west palm beach. what's the situation where you are? >> reporter: ali, here in west palm beach tonight you can see behind me the streets are empty. this is exactly what officials want to see for an area that is still under a tropical storm warning, a hurricane watch, as well as a storm surge warning. they do not want to see people out and about on the streets right now. just down that way is palm beach island. that is a barrier island actin...