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Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Tropical Storm Charley
August 20-24, 1998

 

Charley Storm Surge: Measured and High Water Marks
Sources:  Louisiana & Texas National Weather Service Post Storm Surveys
Location Feet (MSL)
Calcasieu Pass, LA 3.1
Pleasure Pier, TX 5.1
Pier 21, TX 3.5
Bolivar Roads, TX 3.4
Eagle Point, TX 3.7
Morgans Point, TX 3.7