PART IX: STORMS 



64. This section discusses storms (defined here as times when the wave 

 height parameter, H^,, equaled or exceeded 2 m at the seaward end of the FRF 

 pier). Sample spectra from Gage 630 are given in Appendix B. Prestorm and/or 

 poststorm bathymetry diagrams are given in Appendix A. NOAA Daily Weather 

 Maps (US Department of Commerce 1987) provided tracking information. 



1-2 January 1987 (Figure 27) 



65. This storm formed over the Gulf of Mexico and early on 1 January 

 was located off the Georgia coast. It increased in intensity and speed, 

 rapidly moved up the coast, and by 2 January was located off New England. On 

 1 January at 2000 EST, the atmospheric pressure dropped to 993 mb . Maximum 

 onshore winds exceeded 12 m/sec (ENE) , and maximum H m0 (Gage 141) of 3.81 m 

 (period = 10.24 sec) was recorded at 1900 EST also on 1 January. 



Figure 27. Data for 1-2 January 1987 storm 



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