Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. 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 Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Tropical Storm Charley 1998