N.C. DOCUMENTS 

 CLEARINGHOUSE 



Dear Readers: 



Welcome to the world of weather. This month, Coastwatch 

 concentrates on the weather patterns and events that have, on 

 occasion, literally shaped the North Carolina coastline. 



In our first story, I'll tell you why the weather makes for more 

 than just passing conversation along the Tar Heel coast. Water- 

 spouts, northeasters and hurricanes can threaten the lives and 

 property of those who live, work and play along our shoreline. 



Then C.R. Edgerton will look back to the 1950s, when six 

 hurricanes came to call on North Carolina within 13 months. These 



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ladies, the most notorious of whom was called Hazel, wreaked 

 havoc in coastal counties. 



What effect does the weather have on recreational and 

 commercial fishing? Carla Burgess got the scoop on the topic of 

 weather and fishing from the experts themselves. And in talking to 

 longtime coastal residents, Burgess got an earful of colorful 

 weather sayings to pass along to you. 



We hope you enjoy this issue. 



See you next issue, 

 Kathy Hart 



In This Issue 



Winds, Rains and Hurricanes 2 Young Mariners 



Breezing Through a Lesson in Weather 14 



From Sound To Sea 



Way Down Upon the Scuppernong River 15 



The Year of the Hurricanes 



An Ash Wednesday to Remember 



Marine Advice 



Satellite Guides Fishermen to Their Catch 



16 



Field Notes 



The Fisherman's Angle on Weather and Fishing .10 The Science of Offshore Weather Patterns ... 17 



1 2 The Aft Deck 18 



Back Talk 20 



The Book Store 21 



Of Bulls' Hides and Red Skies 



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