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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

Tropical Storm Debra
August 26-29, 1978

 

Debra Storm Surge: Measured and High Water Marks
Sources:  Louisiana & Texas National Weather Service Post Storm Surveys
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Survey
Location Feet (MSL)
Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX 2.5
Galveston Pier 21, TX 2.6
Sabine Pass, TX 2.4
Cameron, LA N/A
Vermilion Bay, Cypremort Point, LA 5.7
Lake Pontchartrain North Causeway, LA 3.2
Fort Pike on Rigolets, LA 3.8