Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. 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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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Hurricane Alicia 1983