40 fishermen went to Cape Point near Cape Hatteras due to the "increased feeding activities" of fish during rough seas. All small crafts were advised to stay out of the water. Elsewhere in the Outer Banks, residents evacuated to hotels in Elizabeth City and four United States Coast Guard servicemen stationed at a lighthouse in Cape Hatteras were evacuated. While passing the Outer Banks, a campground and road was closed due to 8 ft (2 m) waves. As the cyclone moved northward. In all, the effects of the storm on North Carolina were minimal. While tracking rapidly to the southeast of Newfoundland, light rainfall was observed, including of precipitation in St. John's. Strong winds were also reported on the island. See also List of Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes Other storms of the same name References Gladys Gladys (1975) Gladys (1975) Gladys (1975)