Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Tropical Storm Danielle

September 4-7, 1980

Wind and Pressure Reports Sources: National Weather Service Post Storm Reports National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI) Monthly Weather Review - 1980 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Location	*Minimal Sea Level Pressure*	Maximum Sustained Wind (1 Min. Avg.)	Peak Wind Gust
Houston, TX (KIAH-NWS)	1012.2 mb (29.89") 9/05	29 mph (25 knots) 9/06 @ 1:05 AM CDT	39 mph (34 knots) 9/06 @ 1:04 AM CDT
Galveston, TX (KGLS-NWS)	1007.5 mb (29.75") 9/05 @ 5:00 PM CDT	26 mph (23 knots) 9/05 @ 5:40 PM CDT	44 mph (38 knots) 9/05 @ 4:00 PM CDT
Port Arthur, TX (KBPT-NWS)	1010.2 mb (29.83") 9/05 @ 4:35 PM CDT	31 mph (27 knots) 9/06 @ 1:52 AM CDT	49 mph (43 knots) 9/05 @ 11:33 PM CDT
Lake Charles, LA (KLCH-NWS)	1013.5 mb (29.93") 9/05 @ 3:45 PM CDT	23 mph (20 knots) 9/05 @ 3:43 PM CDT	33 mph (29 knots) 9/05 @ 4:04 PM CDT
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	1014.2 mb (29.95") 9/05 @ 6:00 AM CDT	19 mph (17 knots) 9/05 @ 10:00 AM CDT	25 mph (22 knots) 9/05 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Alexandria (Esler), LA (KESF-WBAN)	1015.9 mb (30.00") 9/04 @ 5:00 PM CDT	23 mph (20 knots) 9/05 @ 3:29 PM CDT	31 mph (27 knots) 9/05 @ 3:29 PM CDT
Fort Polk, LA (Army Base)	1014.9 mb (29.97") 9/04 @ 5:00 PM CDT	9 mph (8 knots) 9/04 @ 6:00 PM CDT	17 mph (15 knots) 9/04 @ 6:00 PM CDT
(E)=Estimated (I) =Incomplete

Hourly Surface Observations for September 4-6, 1980 From National Centers for Environmental Information (NECI), times are in CST * = Incomplete observations due to power and/or equipment failure
Lafayette, LA (KLFT-WBAN)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Lake Charles Regional Airport, LA (KLCH-NWS)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport, TX (KBPT-NWS)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Alexandria Esler Field, LA (KESF-WBAN)	9/04	9/05	9/06
Fort Polk, LA (KPOE-Army)	9/04	9/05	9/06

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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

Tropical Storm Danielle 1980