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. Tracking information 

 was provided by NOAA Daily Weather Maps (US Department of Commerce 1988) . 



3 January 1988 (Figure 27) 



65. Early on 2 January, strong onshore winds (from north-northeast) 

 generated by a high pressure system centered over Illinois began to affect the 

 FRF. Late on 3 January, the maximum wind speeds exceeded 14 m/sec and the 

 maximum H^ (Gage 625) of 2.19 m ( T p =7.53 sec) was recorded. Precipita- 

 tion totaled 27 mm. 



Atmospheric Pressure, mb 



JANUARY 



Figure 27. Data for 3 January 1988 storm 



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