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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1983

Page

70

Alicia Aftermath Threat Prompts Evacuations and Warnings

National Weather Service in Galveston urged cover as Alicia neared landfall seven miles north of Freeport. Evacuations began as floodwaters surged into offices. Houston reports include a heart transplant amid the storm and tornadoes. Edith Ruth insists on staying home despite 115 mph winds and flooding along Matagorda Bay. Red Cross seeks 12 million for relief while Texans face outages as workers strike and prepare to resume essential services.

Galveston Texas National Weather Service Freeport Weather Service NWS Galves- Yori Alicia Houston Denton Cooley Texas Heart Institute Edith Ruth

Syracuse Weather Outlook Tonight and Tomorrow

Partly cloudy skies with light variable winds. Lows around 60 to 65 tonight and highs in the upper 80s tomorrow. Extended outlook shows fair conditions Saturday through Monday with a chance of thunderstorms Saturday. highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.

Syracuse Tome Tomtoron Heenid Pau Coost

Weather shifts promise sun and storms across regions

The National Weather Service forecasts a mix of sun and clouds for Syracuse with overnight lows in the 60s and highs near 90. Showers are possible Saturday, with sunnier days Sunday and Monday, while Europe endures a hot, dry spell and the plains see extreme readings. Overall, planning for a long weekend remains uncertain yet warm and workable for recreation.

National Weather Service Syracuse Alicia California San Bernardino Pacific Federal Savings and K-Mart Pic ‘N’ Save Arizona Mojave South Dakota Colorado Weather Service Ohio Valley Florida Utah Nevada Idaho Kansas Plains Beloit Kan Europe Yugoslavia France England Spain Soviet Union New York

Surferside residents stay put as Alicia nears shoreline

In Surfside Texas eight beach house residents refuse evacuation planning to ride out Hurricane Alicia. They stockpile beer and food and prepare to shelter in a walk in closet as 65 mph winds and two feet of saltwater surround their 12 foot stilts home. Freeport officials say only about 40 percent evacuated.

Surfside Texas George van Valen van Valen Steve Hagert Darlene Wakefield Intra Gulf of Mexico Alicia Steve Darlene Freeport Charles Bankston

Two killed as hurricane hits Houston area

As the hurricane moved into Harris County Texas floodwaters rose heavy rain swelled the Washburn Tunnel closed and streets flooded. The eye passed near 29.9N 95.4W about 30 miles west of Houston with winds up to 100 mph and higher. In Houston Elisa Lopez Flores and Robin Fults died when trees or debris struck. evacuations were ordered in Quintana Beach Surfside and Bryan Beach.

Houston-Harris County Weather Service Galveston Clear Lake City Civil Defense Norby Kemah Seabrook Brazoria County Sheriff's Office Quintana Beach Surfside Bryan Beach Judy Rorex Corpus Christi Texas Morgan City Louisiana National Weather Service Galveston Island Houston Elisa Lopez Flores Highlands Robin Fults Stanley Curtis Houston Fire Department

Alicia price gougers face legal action in Houston

The Texas attorney general's office is investigating price gouging in the Hurricane Alicia area. One report of gouging in Houston was noted. If violations are found, legal action will be taken. The office surveyed affected businesses to compare current and later prices and seeks investigation now rather than after the fact.

Houston UPI State Attorney General's Office Ron Wilcox Jim Mattox Austin Attorney General Wilcox

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