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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 >

Tropical Storm Charley
August 20-24, 1998

 

Wind and Pressure Reports
Sources: National Weather Service Post Storm Reports
National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI)
Monthly Weather Review - 1998 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Location Minimal Sea Level Pressure Maximum Sustained Wind (2 Min. Avg.) Peak Wind Gust
Port Arthur, TX
(KBPT)
1014.4 mb (29.96")
8/20 @ 4:53 PM CDT
33 mph (29 knots)
8/20 @ 3:54 PM CDT
43 mph (37 knots)
8/20 @ 3:57 PM CDT
Sea Rim State Park, TX
(SRST2)
  18 mph (16 knots)
8/20 @ 5:10 PM CDT
32 mph (28 knots)
8/20 @ 6:00 PM CDT
Lafayette, LA
(KLFT)
1015.2 mb (29.98")
8/20 @ 4:52 PM CDT
22 mph (19 knots)
8/22 @ 2:52 PM CDT
26 mph (23 knots)
8/22 @ 2:52 PM CDT
Lake Charles, LA
(KLCH)
1014.8 mb (29.97")
8/20 @ 4:51 PM CDT
37 mph (32 knots)
8/21 @ 2:18 PM CDT
44 mph (38 knots)
8/21 @ 2:17 PM CDT
Alexandria (Esler), LA
(KESF)
1015.2 mb (29.98")
8/20 @ 4:53 PM CDT
22 mph (19 knots)
8/20 @ 9:37 PM CDT
32 mph (28 knots)
8/20 @ 9:37 PM CDT
Fort Polk, LA
(KPOE)
1015.2 mb (29.98")
8/20 @ 4:00 PM CDT
18 mph (16 knots)
8/21 @ 3:08 PM CDT
36 mph (31 knots)
8/21 @ 3:08 PM CDT
(E)=Estimated
(I) =Incomplete

 

Post Tropical Cyclone Report Summary from National Weather Service
Source: Monthly Weather Review, December 2001
Post Tropical Cyclone Report Summary from National Weather Service

 

Hourly Surface Observations for August 20-22, 1998
From National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI), times are in CST
* = Incomplete observations due to power and/or equipment failure

Lafayette, LA (KLFT) 8/20 8/21 8/22
Lake Charles Regional Airport, LA (KLCH) 8/20 8/21 8/22
Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport, TX (KBPT) 8/20 8/21 8/22
Alexandria Esler Field, LA (KESF) 8/20 8/21 8/22
Fort Polk, LA (KPOE) 8/20 8/21 8/22