16 April 1987 (Figure 34) 



72. This storm originated over the central United States and was 

 located over western South Carolina by 16 April. It rapidly weakened and 

 moved offshore on 18 April. On the 16th, maximum wind speeds exceeded 12 

 m/sec (ESE), peaking at 1108 EST. The maximum H^ (Gage 141) of 2.35 m 

 (period = 8 sec) was recorded at 1600 EST, and the lowest atmospheric pressure 

 of 1000 mb occurred at 1416 EST. Total precipitation was 7 mm. 



Atmospheric Prea 



Wind Speed. m/s< 



Wind Direction, Deg True N 



Wave Direction. Deg True N 



Figure 34. Data for 16 April 1987 storm 



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