Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Tropical Storm Danielle

September 4-7, 1980

Wind and Pressure Reports Sources: National Weather Service Post Storm Reports National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI) Monthly Weather Review - 1980 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Location	*Minimal Sea Level Pressure*	Maximum Sustained Wind (1 Min. Avg.)	Peak Wind Gust
Houston, TX (KIAH-NWS)	1012.2 mb (29.89") 9/05	29 mph (25 knots) 9/06 @ 1:05 AM CDT	39 mph (34 knots) 9/06 @ 1:04 AM CDT
Galveston, TX (KGLS-NWS)	1007.5 mb (29.75") 9/05 @ 5:00 PM CDT	26 mph (23 knots) 9/05 @ 5:40 PM CDT	44 mph (38 knots) 9/05 @ 4:00 PM CDT
Port Arthur, TX (KBPT-NWS)	1010.2 mb (29.83") 9/05 @ 4:35 PM CDT	31 mph (27 knots) 9/06 @ 1:52 AM CDT	49 mph (43 knots) 9/05 @ 11:33 PM CDT
Lake Charles, LA (KLCH-NWS)	1013.5 mb (29.93") 9/05 @ 3:45 PM CDT	23 mph (20 knots) 9/05 @ 3:43 PM CDT	33 mph (29 knots) 9/05 @ 4:04 PM CDT
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	1014.2 mb (29.95") 9/05 @ 6:00 AM CDT	19 mph (17 knots) 9/05 @ 10:00 AM CDT	25 mph (22 knots) 9/05 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Alexandria (Esler), LA (KESF-WBAN)	1015.9 mb (30.00") 9/04 @ 5:00 PM CDT	23 mph (20 knots) 9/05 @ 3:29 PM CDT	31 mph (27 knots) 9/05 @ 3:29 PM CDT
Fort Polk, LA (Army Base)	1014.9 mb (29.97") 9/04 @ 5:00 PM CDT	9 mph (8 knots) 9/04 @ 6:00 PM CDT	17 mph (15 knots) 9/04 @ 6:00 PM CDT
(E)=Estimated (I) =Incomplete

Hourly Surface Observations for September 4-6, 1980 From National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI), times are in CST * = Incomplete observations due to power and/or equipment failure
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Lake Charles Regional Airport, LA (KLCH-NWS)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport, TX (KBPT-NWS)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Alexandria Esler Field, LA (KESF-WBAN)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Fort Polk, LA (KPOE-Army)	9/04	9/05	9/06

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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Tropical Storm Danielle 1980