Well looks like the Outer Banks took a bit of a bashing for a while, with the centre of Alex moving to within 10 miles of Cape Hatteras. This would mean the eyewall passed over that area, and would explain the reports of gusts in excess of 100 mph. Luckily the right side of the system remained over water, and that was the stronger side.

Not too sure on TD2 right now. Think it could go both ways, with recon finding a circulation, or with them finding an open wave. Think it needs to slow a little and organise a bit better first.

Regards