sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A deep storm low near New Zealand in the previous week generated surf of 5 to 7 feet along the south shores of all the Hawaiian Islands.

High Surf in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 11-MAY-00 12:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 06:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in LANAI, HAWAII
From 11-MAY-00 12:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 06:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in MAUI, HAWAII
From 11-MAY-00 12:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 06:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in MOLOKAI, HAWAII
From 11-MAY-00 12:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 06:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in OAHU, HAWAII
From 11-MAY-00 12:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 06:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in SOUTH HAWAII, HAWAII
From 11-MAY-00 12:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 06:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in WEST HAWAII, HAWAII
From 11-MAY-00 12:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 06:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Two or three waterspouts were spotted by the public just north of Kahuku.  No damage or injuries were reported.

Waterspout in HONOLULU, HAWAII
From 17-MAY-00 18:45:00 to 17-MAY-00 19:00:00 (HST)
Location: KAHUKU
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
One or two waterspouts were sighted by beachgoers just west of Makaha.  No damage or injuries were reported.

Waterspout in HONOLULU, HAWAII
From 17-MAY-00 18:50:00 to 17-MAY-00 19:05:00 (HST)
Location: MAKAHA
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Lightning was the suspected cause of a fire that destroyed a 25-by-30 ft garage and it's contents in the town of Moscow.  A motorcycle, chainsaw, and tools were reportedly destroyed in the ensuing blaze.

Lightning in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 18-MAY-00 10:15:00 to 18-MAY-00 10:15:00 (EST)
Location: BINGHAM
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Lightning was the suspected cause of a 4-acre brush fire on Pond Road in Madison.

Lightning in CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 07-MAY-00 16:20:00 to 07-MAY-00 16:20:00 (EST)
Location: MADISON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
One to three inches of rain caused the Swift River to rise out of its banks.  The river crested at 7.3 feet at 6:45 am, 0.3 feet above the 7 ft flood level.  Minor flooding was reported.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 10-MAY-00 04:30:00 to 10-MAY-00 07:30:00 (EST)
Location: ROXBURY
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Five inches of rain in northern New Hampshire over a five-day period caused rivers to swell.  Only minor lowland flooding was reported as the Connecticut River rose over it's banks.  The Connecticut river in Dalton rose above the 11 ft flood stage about noon on the 11th, reached a crest of 11.7 ft at 7 pm on the 11th, then fell below flood stage at 6 am on the 12th.  The Connecticut River at Dalton rose above the 17 ft flood stage after 7 pm on the 11th, crested at 19.1 ft at 2 pm on the 12th, and fell below flood stage at 2 am on the 14th.

Flood in SOUTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 11-MAY-00 18:30:00 to 14-MAY-00 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in NORTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 11-MAY-00 11:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 13:45:00 to 24-MAY-00 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and wires down from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: TOWANDA
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees down from thunderstorm winds. Route 187 and Route 6 were blocked by downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 15:05:00 to 24-MAY-00 15:05:00 (EST)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Wires down from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 15:10:00 to 24-MAY-00 15:10:00 (EST)
Location: FELLS CORNERS
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Trees down from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 14:10:00 to 24-MAY-00 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Many trees down from thunderstorm winds with some falling on buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 14:45:00 to 24-MAY-00 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and wires down from thunderstorm winds. Damage was scattered throughout the county but most concentrated from Montrose to Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 14:55:00 to 24-MAY-00 14:55:00 (EST)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees down from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-MAY-00 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: PRESTON PARK
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees down from thunderstorm winds.
A few trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAY-00 21:45:00 to 27-MAY-00 21:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Crop damage: 4K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
May 4, 2000 - Event NarrativeShowers and thunderstorms developed once again along several boundaries.  Many of these storms were slow moving, resulting in flash flooding.  The two main areas of storms were located along a line from Denton, to Rockwall, to Fairfield, with another area from Granbury to Waco.  There were numerous roads closed due to flooding, as well as a few reports of hail and wind.

Hail in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 07:51:00 to 04-MAY-00 07:51:00 (CST)
Location: CLIFTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 06:10:00 to 04-MAY-00 06:10:00 (CST)
Location: CHANDLER
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash flooding was reported in Chandler.

Hail in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 02:50:00 to 04-MAY-00 02:50:00 (CST)
Location: ROCKWALL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 02:55:00 to 04-MAY-00 02:55:00 (CST)
Location: ROCKWALL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 05:50:00 to 04-MAY-00 05:50:00 (CST)
Location: CANTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy thunderstorm rain created flooding on Highway 19 and F.M. 858 south of Canton.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 06:10:00 to 04-MAY-00 06:10:00 (CST)
Location: BROWNSBORO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash flooding was reported in Brownsboro.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 10:22:00 to 04-MAY-00 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: MEXIA
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several roads and city streets were flooded from heavy thunderstorm rain.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 11:15:00 to 04-MAY-00 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: ENNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 11:15:00 to 04-MAY-00 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: ENNIS
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

The roof of an industrial building was blown off by strong thunderstorm wind. Large tree limbs were blown down and thirteen homes were damaged by falling trees. Fifty seven homes suffered minor damage and numerous fences were blown down.

Flash Flood in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 12:20:00 to 04-MAY-00 12:20:00 (CST)
Location: WORTHAM
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

The Tehuacana Creek was reported out of its banks near Highway 27, east of Wortham.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 04-MAY-00 08:06:00 to 04-MAY-00 08:06:00 (CST)
Location: BROWNSBORO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash flooding was reported near Edom.
A strong cold front crossed Berkshire county late on May 18. At the same time, very strong winds aloft moved over the area. The combination of the instability and lift ahead of the front, spawned a line of thunderstorms. Winds from the line were measured at 68 mph in Pittsfield and were strong enough to bring numerous trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 18-MAY-00 17:00:00 to 18-MAY-00 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: PITTSFIELD
Magnitude: 68 M
Property damage: 101K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
An area of low pressure moved across central and southern New England Tuesday night (April 11th) and early Wednesday (April 12th) then into the Canadian Maritimes. Light snow fell across the area with accumulations generally 3 to 6 inches. Specifically, the following accumulations were reported:  In Essex county Elizabethtown reported 3 inches while Newcomb had 4.5 inches. In Clinton county, Ellenburg Depot reported 6 inches while Peru had 3 inches. In Franklin county, Tupper Lake received 2.5 inches while Malone had 4.5 inches. In St Lawrence county, Gouverneur reported 3.5 inches.

Winter Weather in WESTERN ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 11-APR-00 16:00:00 to 12-APR-00 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in EASTERN ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 11-APR-00 16:00:00 to 12-APR-00 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in NORTHEAST CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 11-APR-00 16:00:00 to 12-APR-00 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, NEW YORK
From 11-APR-00 16:00:00 to 12-APR-00 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 11-APR-00 16:00:00 to 12-APR-00 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in SOUTHWEST CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 11-APR-00 16:00:00 to 12-APR-00 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-00 16:45:00 to 03-MAY-00 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: BIG SANDY
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Several large trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 03-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 03-MAY-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: LONGVIEW
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Power lines down across the city.
Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-00 15:27:00 to 22-JUN-00 15:27:00 (EST)
Location: BALLENTINE
Magnitude: 60 E
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported trees down. One man was killed when a tree fell on his vehicle.
Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in North Little Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAY-00 20:20:00 to 12-MAY-00 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Thunderstorm winds downed trees at Murfreesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAY-00 20:25:00 to 12-MAY-00 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Arkadelphia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAY-00 20:45:00 to 12-MAY-00 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines 8 miles north-northwest of Arkadelphia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAY-00 20:45:00 to 12-MAY-00 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY
Thunderstorm winds downed trees from 3 miles southeast of Arkadelphia to Griffithtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 12-MAY-00 21:00:00 to 12-MAY-00 21:14:00 (CST)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY
Dry weather continued, especially early in the month, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to continue. Rainfall in the middle and later parts of the month alleviated the short term dryness somewhat, but soil moisture was still inadequate for the long term. Water levels remained low, especially in small lakes. Several grass fires occurred, mainly on the 5th when high winds affected the area.

Drought in LYON, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SIOUX, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in IDA, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CLAY, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
A complex storm system over the Ohio Valley region Saturday, April 8th moved northeast and reorganized over central New England early Sunday (April 9th) and then moved into eastern Quebec later Sunday and Sunday night , April 9th. Periods of rain fell late Saturday and Saturday night (April 8th). The precipitation changed to sleet early Sunday and then changed to snow. Heavy snow fell during Sunday (April 9th). Numerous accidents occurred during Sunday. Snow accumulations were generally between 8 and 15 inches, but locally higher amounts fell in the northern Green Mountains.  A few reports included: 16.2 inches in Hanksville (Chittenden county), 14.5 inches in Enosburg Falls (Franklin county), 11.5 inches in South Lincoln (Addison county), and 8 inches in South Hero (Grand Isle county).

Winter Storm in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 05:00:00 to 09-APR-00 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 05:00:00 to 09-APR-00 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 05:00:00 to 09-APR-00 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 05:00:00 to 09-APR-00 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A complex storm system over the Ohio Valley region Saturday, April 8th moved northeast and reorganized over central New England early Sunday (April 9th) and then moved into eastern Quebec later Sunday and Sunday night , April 9th. Periods of rain fell late Saturday (April 8th) into early Sunday (April 9th). The precipitation changed to sleet Sunday morning and then to snow. Up to 3/8 of an inch of ice accumulated in Newark (Essex county) and 1/8 inch ice in Sutton (Caledonia county) with branches bowed down and some small tree limbs broken before the change to snow. Up to 3/8 of an inch of  ice also accumulated in portions of Rutland county. Heavy snow fell during Sunday (April 9th). Power outages were reported in Washington and Rutland counties. Numerous accidents occurred during Sunday. One accident resulted in the closure of Rte 2 near East Montpelier (Washington county) Sunday afternoon. Snow accumulations were generally between 8 and 15 inches, but locally higher amounts fell in the Mountains.  A few reports included: 14 inches in East Albany (Orleans county), 13 inches in Morrisville (Lamoille county), 10 inches in Waitsfield (Washington county), 9.5 inches in Chittenden (Rutland county), 9.2 inches in Sutton (Caledonia county), and 7.5 inches in East Haven (Essex county). The greatest amounts reported were 25 inches in Eden (Lamoille county) and 22 inches at Jay Peak (Orleans county).

Winter Storm in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 10:00:00 to 09-APR-00 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 10:00:00 to 09-APR-00 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 10:00:00 to 09-APR-00 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 10:00:00 to 09-APR-00 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 10:00:00 to 09-APR-00 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 09-APR-00 10:00:00 to 09-APR-00 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 18-MAY-00 20:30:00 to 18-MAY-00 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: CLAYPOOL
Property damage: 0
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Few trees down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 18-MAY-00 20:30:00 to 18-MAY-00 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Property damage: 0
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Few trees down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 18-MAY-00 21:42:00 to 18-MAY-00 21:42:00 (EST)
Location: COLLINS
Property damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several small trees down along the Whitley/Allen County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 18-MAY-00 21:50:00 to 18-MAY-00 21:50:00 (EST)
Location: FT WAYNE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees and power lines down in Royal Oak subdivision.  Some limbs through roofs.
Debris Flow in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAY-00 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Location: DELMAR
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Excessive rains caused a rapid erosion of the Normanskill escarpment, next to county Highway Route 443 in Delmar, just south of the city of Albany. On May 16 a landslide developed, and spread over the next couple of days. Route 443, a busy artery connecting the city of Albany to neighboring Delmar, had to be closed indefinitely. A produce store was destroyed as it slid down the escarpment by 830 PM on Thursday, May 18. The road closure resulted in significant traffic delays. The erosion continued at a slower rate throughout the remainder of the month. The landslide resulted in significant monteary losses at the Delaware Plaza and other nearby businesses.
Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 29-MAY-00 22:26:00 to 29-MAY-00 22:26:00 (CST)
Location: STAPLEHURST
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 29-MAY-00 22:30:00 to 29-MAY-00 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: PILGER
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines downed by thundertorm wind gusts near Pilger.
Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 29-MAY-00 22:30:00 to 29-MAY-00 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: GOEHNER
Magnitude: 65 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 75 mph.
A broken line of showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front late on May 24. A couple of the thunderstorm cells became strong to locally severe. Dime-size hail fell in Delmar, Albany county.  A few trees and power lines were blown down in East Greenbush, Rensselaer county.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 24-MAY-00 05:18:00 to 24-MAY-00 05:18:00 (EST)
Location: DELMAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 24-MAY-00 05:17:00 to 24-MAY-00 05:17:00 (EST)
Location: EAST GREENBUSH
Property damage: 9K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Flood in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 24-MAY-00 20:00:00 to 25-MAY-00 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The Susquehanna River at Waverly was above flood stage after heavy rains from a series of  thunderstorm events.
A severe thunderstorm tore down numerous tree limbs across southern Monroe County.  Pennsylvania Power and Light reported 30,800 customers lost power in their twenty-nine county service area (including Monroe County).

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-MAY-00 19:00:00 to 13-MAY-00 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: KUNKLETOWN
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A severe thunderstorm hammered the southern half of Northampton County with wind gusts that were estimate to reach 100 mph. Wind damage was reported in Bethlehem, Easton, Forks Township, Lower and Upper Nazareth Townships, Nazareth, Palmer Township, Stockertown, Tatamy and Wilson.  GPU Energy reported about 36,000 homes and businesses lost power in the Lehigh Valley. There were more than 35 poles knocked down. Pennsylvania Power and Light reported that 11,000 customers lost power in Northampton County. Hardest hit were locations along the U.S. Route 22 corridor.  Power was not completely restored until Tuesday night the 16th. Numerous major roadways were closed because of downed trees and wires and included Pennsylvania State Routes 33 and 248. U.S. Route 22 was littered with debris. A few homes suffered major damage and numerous cars were damaged by fallen trees. The only reported injuries occurred because of lightning strikes. A boy was struck by lightning in Nazareth Borough and a 78-year-old man was struck outside his home in Easton. The lightning bolt struck the man in his foot, burned a hole in his sock and went through the back of his thigh. The man escaped with first-degree burns to his foot.In Bethlehem, the thunderstorm winds collapsed a half  dozen booths at the Bethlehem Fine Arts Show.  A 150-year-old catalpa tree was knocked down. In Lower Nazareth Township wind damage occurred along Georgetown Road as siding was removed from a barn. A billboard sign was spewed across a field. The wind damage continued between Pennsylvania State Route 946 and Newburg Road east to Pennsylvania State Route 248.  Some of the worst wind damage occurred along Georgetown and Blossom Hill Roads in Upper Nazareth Townships. The back of one house collapsed on Blossom Hill Road. A large oak tree destroyed the family room of another house on Georgetown Road.  In Nazareth Borough, dozens of roads were closed because of downed poles, transformers and trees. The worst damage was around the Moravian Hall Square Retirement Center. In Palmer Township, a home under construction collapsed; another home was severely damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-MAY-00 18:55:00 to 13-MAY-00 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 87 E
Property damage: .5M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Lightning in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-MAY-00 19:10:00 to 13-MAY-00 19:10:00 (EST)
Location: NAZARETH
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-MAY-00 19:20:00 to 13-MAY-00 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: EASTON
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A severe thunderstorm tore down numerous tree limbs and branches and several trees throughout Chester County. PECO Energy reported about 18,000 homes and businesses lost power. The line of severe thunderstorms hit Chester and Delaware Counties the hardest in the PECO Energy service area that evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-MAY-00 18:55:00 to 13-MAY-00 19:25:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY
Tornado in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAY-00 21:53:00 to 07-MAY-00 21:55:00 (CST)
Location: GARVIN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A short lived tornado caused no reported damage.
Thunderstorm Wind in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-MAY-00 20:00:00 to 07-MAY-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 57 M
Property damage: .01M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage. Trees greater than one foot in diameter were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 29-MAY-00 22:38:00 to 29-MAY-00 22:38:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds damaged a grain elevator west of Columbus.
Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, INDIANA
From 10-JUN-00 17:30:00 to 10-JUN-00 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH MANCHESTER
Property damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines down.