Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Tropical Storm Elena

August 29-September 2, 1979

Wind and Pressure Reports Sources: National Weather Service Post Storm Reports National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI) Monthly Weather Review - 1979 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Location	*Minimal Sea Level Pressure*	Maximum Sustained Wind (1 Min. Avg.)	Peak Wind Gust
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	1011.2 mb (29.83") 9/01 @ 5:00 AM CDT	14 mph (12 knots) 8/30 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Lake Charles, LA (KLCH-NWS)	1009.5 mb (29.81") 9/01 @ 3:54 AM CDT	15 mph (13 knots) 8/31 @ 12:55 PM CDT	24 mph (21 knots) 8/31 @ 2:12 PM CDT
Port Arthur, TX (KBPT-NWS)	1008.8 mb (29.79") 9/01 @ 5:00 PM CDT	19 mph (17 knots) 9/01 @ 9:00 AM CDT	31 mph (27 knots) 9/01 @ 9:00 AM CDT
Alexandria (Esler), LA (KESF-WBAN)	1010.8 mb (29.85") 9/01 @ 4:00 PM CDT	16 mph (14 knots) 9/01 @ 3:00 PM CDT	25 mph (22 knots) 9/01 @ 3:00 PM CDT
Fort Polk, LA (Army Base)	1010.8 mb (29.85") 8/31 @ 4:00 PM CDT	16 mph (14 knots) 8/31 @ 5:00 PM CDT
(E)=Estimated (I) =Incomplete

Hourly Surface Observations for August 30-September 1, 1979 From National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI), times are in CST * = Incomplete observations due to power and/or equipment failure
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	8/30	8/31	9/01
Lake Charles Regional Airport, LA (KLCH-NWS)	8/30	8/31	9/01
Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport, TX (KBPT-NWS)	8/30	8/31	9/01
Alexandria Esler Field, LA (KESF-WBAN)	8/30	8/31	9/01
Fort Polk, LA (KPOE-Army)	8/30	8/31	9/01

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Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Tropical Storm Elena 1979