NEW : The storm uprooted trees and sent debris flying through the air . A man walks past a damaged home in Rockledge, Florida, on September 10. Fisherman are told to stay at home for the day as Thane whips up high seas . Meteorologists downgraded Cyclone Thane from `` very severe '' to `` severe '' once it came over land and began to lose steam . Damage is expected to palm-thatched homes , trees and crops in coastal areas .
NEW : The storm uprooted trees and sent debris flying through the air . A man walks past a damaged home in Rockledge, Florida, on September 10. Fisherman are told to stay at home for the day as Thane whips up high seas . Damage is expected to palm-thatched homes , trees and crops in coastal areas .