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

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

Tropical Storm Charley 1998