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Storm Surge/Tide in Northern Arctic Coast, Alaska
Storm Surge/Tide September 8, 2003 · Northern Arctic Coast, Alaska
The wider storm
A 978 mb low moving east across the Arctic Ocean north of barrow decelerated after the 8th and circled counter-clockwise, ending up closer to Barrow (zone 202) on the 10th and 11th before finally moving away. Minor beach erosion occurred at Barrow on the 8th, then more substantial erosion occurred at Barrow on the 10th and 11th, with waves 10 to 12 feet on top of a high swell. Roads around Barrow which experienced erosion during the July storm, had further erosion with this event (Stevenson Street and Egasik Street). Some beach erosion occurred at the village of Wainwright (zone 201) during the 10th and 11th.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5336858. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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