Tropical Storm Elena 1979

Tropical Storm Elena

August 29-September 2, 1979

Wind and Pressure Reports Sources: National Weather Service Post Storm Reports National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI) Monthly Weather Review - 1979 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Location	*Minimal Sea Level Pressure*	Maximum Sustained Wind (1 Min. Avg.)	Peak Wind Gust
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	1011.2 mb (29.83") 9/01 @ 5:00 AM CDT	14 mph (12 knots) 8/30 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Lake Charles, LA (KLCH-NWS)	1009.5 mb (29.81") 9/01 @ 3:54 AM CDT	15 mph (13 knots) 8/31 @ 12:55 PM CDT	24 mph (21 knots) 8/31 @ 2:12 PM CDT
Port Arthur, TX (KBPT-NWS)	1008.8 mb (29.79") 9/01 @ 5:00 PM CDT	19 mph (17 knots) 9/01 @ 9:00 AM CDT	31 mph (27 knots) 9/01 @ 9:00 AM CDT
Alexandria (Esler), LA (KESF-WBAN)	1010.8 mb (29.85") 9/01 @ 4:00 PM CDT	16 mph (14 knots) 9/01 @ 3:00 PM CDT	25 mph (22 knots) 9/01 @ 3:00 PM CDT
Fort Polk, LA (Army Base)	1010.8 mb (29.85") 8/31 @ 4:00 PM CDT	16 mph (14 knots) 8/31 @ 5:00 PM CDT
(E)=Estimated (I) =Incomplete

Hourly Surface Observations for August 30-September 1, 1979 From National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI), times are in CST * = Incomplete observations due to power and/or equipment failure
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	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
Alexandria Esler Field, LA (KESF-WBAN)	8/30	8/31	9/01
Fort Polk, LA (KPOE-Army)	8/30	8/31	9/01