Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. 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

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

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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Tropical Storm Charley 1998