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Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Hurricane Babe
September 3-9, 1977

 

Post Tropical Cyclone Report Summary from National Weather Service
Source: Monthly Weather Review, April 1978
Post Tropical Cyclone Report Summary from National Weather Service

 

Hourly Surface Observations for September 5-6, 1977
From National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI), times are in CST
* = Incomplete observations due to power and/or equipment failure

Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN) 9/05 9/06
Lake Charles Regional Airport, LA (KLCH-NWS) 9/05 9/06
Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport, TX (KBPT-NWS) 9/05 9/06
Alexandria Esler Field, LA (KESF-WBAN) 9/05 9/06