Surface Wind Analyses and Storm-Surge Effects of Hurricane Emily on the Outer Banks of North Carolina

Surface meteorological and coastal storm-surge data for Hurricane Emily (22 August - 6 Septemher 1993) are presented. These data include maximum surface wind speed and minimum surface central pressure histories, surface wind analyses at times of Emily's closest approach to land, 8 hr prior, and...

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Main Author: Garcia, Andrew W
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
CLOUDS
COASTAL REGIONS
FLOODING
HURRICAN EMILY
HURRICANES
ISLANDS
LAND AREAS
Meteorology
NORTH CAROLINA
STORMS
WATER LEVELS
WIND VELOCITY
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Summary:Surface meteorological and coastal storm-surge data for Hurricane Emily (22 August - 6 Septemher 1993) are presented. These data include maximum surface wind speed and minimum surface central pressure histories, surface wind analyses at times of Emily's closest approach to land, 8 hr prior, and 4 hr following; and storm surge data in both tabular and graphic form for the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The report documents Emily's effects in the primary area of impact. Emily's coastal effects are noteworthy in that inundation of the barrier island system was due to high waters from Pamlico Sound rather than the Atlantic Ocean. (MM)