The streamline depiction over Pamlico Sound in Figure 6 suggests the domi- 

 nant flow of water comprising the storm surge would have occurred along the 

 back side of the barrier islands. Streamline depictions north of Cape Hatteras 

 at this time are approximately parallel to the shoreline; therefore, one would 

 expect relatively low surge levels along the oceanic coast. Characteristics of 

 the storm surge are discussed in detail in Chapter 3. 



Chapter 2 Surface Wind Analyses 



