An Empirical Basis for Forecasting Storm Tides

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Abstract
The storm tides at six coastal stations along northeastern United States produced by eight coastal storms from 1952 to 1956 are compared with significant storm parameters. Tentative forecast graphs of tide versus wind velocity have been developed which indicate that operational usefulness can be achieved by the methods described. The storm tide appears to be a very local phenomenon, dependent primarily upon wind velocity. The problem of storm-tide lag is also examined.