Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

*Hurricane Alicia*
August 15-21, 1983

Alicia Storm Surge: Measured and High Water Marks Texas Map Source: Hurricane Alicia 15-18 August 1983 U.S. Army Engineer District, Galveston, TX Corp of Engineers (November 1983)

Alicia Storm Surge: Measured and High Water Marks Sources: Texas and Louisiana National Weather Service Post Storm Surveys Monthly Weather Review Meteorological Data of Hurricane Alicia (Note: All data in metric system)
Location		Feet (MSL)
Cameron, LA		3.5
Sabine Pass, TX		4.2
Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX		8.7
Galveston Pier 21, TX		5.6
Seabrook, TX		11.3
Baytown, TX		10.6
San Luis Pass, TX		12.6
Port O'Connor, TX		4.5
Corpus Christi, TX		2.0

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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Hurricane Alicia 1983