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Hurricane Anita
August 29-September 3, 1977

 

Wind and Pressure Reports
Sources: National Weather Service Post Storm Reports
National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI)
Location Minimal Sea Level Pressure Maximum Sustained Wind (1 Min. Avg.) Peak Wind Gust
Lafayette, LA
(KLFT-WBAN)
1012.5 mb (29.90") 
8/31 @ 4:00 AM CDT
17 mph (15 knots)
8/31 @ 3:00 PM CDT
 
Lake Charles, LA
(KLCH-NWS)
1011.8 mb (29.88")
8/31 @ 5:55 AM CDT
35 mph (30 knots)
8/31 @ 2:10 PM CDT
44 mph (38 knots)
8/31 @ 2:10 PM CDT
Port Arthur, TX
(KBPT-NWS)
1012.2 mb (29.89")
8/31 @ 2:00 AM CDT
18 mph (16 knots)
9/01 @ 12:00 PM CDT
30 mph (26 knots)
9/01 @ 1:00 PM CDT
(E)=Estimated
(I) =Incomplete

 

Hourly Surface Observations for August 30-September 1, 1977
From National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI), times are in CST
* = Incomplete observations due to power and/or equipment failure

Lafayette, LA (KLFT-FAA) 8/30 8/31 9/01
Lake Charles Regional Airport, LA (KLCH-NWS) 8/30 8/31 9/01
Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport, TX (KBPT-NWS) 8/30 8/31 9/01