sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
The lack of significant rainfall in April and May resulted in dangerously dry ground conditions throughout the state.  Numerous wildfires were reported throughout the state and the dry conditions also stunted the growth of spring crops.  In Portland, May's precipitation was only 1.15 inches for the month;  April precipitation was only 1.26 inches.  For the 31 days between April 13 and May 14, only 0.16 inches of precipitation fell, and for the 44 days between April 13 and May 26, only .42 inches of precipitation was reported.  While the largest wildfires were reported in the eastern part of the state, numerous smaller wildfires occurred throughout western and southern Maine.  In Fairfield, a grass fire spread to a two and a half story barn, completely destroying the barn and equipment inside during the afternoon of May 2.

Drought in INTERIOR CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in INTERIOR WALDO, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CENTRAL SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KNOX, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in COASTAL CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in COASTAL WALDO, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in NORTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOUTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in INTERIOR YORK, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in NORTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOUTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in COASTAL YORK, MAINE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-01 20:25:00 to 20-MAY-01 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: WYNNE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A couple of power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-01 13:00:00 to 20-MAY-01 13:05:00 (CST)
Location: JONESBORO
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-01 12:40:00 to 20-MAY-01 12:45:00 (CST)
Location: WEINER
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Some trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAY-01 13:00:00 to 20-MAY-01 13:05:00 (CST)
Location: FORREST CITY
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A roof collapsed on a building at a country club. A few trees were blown down.
Sustained winds of 40 mph were common across the region after a cold frontal passage.  The peak wind speed was 68 mph at Whitewater.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 01-MAY-01 11:30:00 to 01-MAY-01 16:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 35 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 01-MAY-01 11:30:00 to 01-MAY-01 16:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 35 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 01-MAY-01 11:30:00 to 01-MAY-01 16:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 59 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 01-MAY-01 09:30:00 to 01-MAY-01 15:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 35 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Tornado in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-01 16:50:00 to 31-MAY-01 16:52:00 (MST)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Brief tornado which was viewed from the NWS in Goodland. Also, the tornado occurred in open country with a debris cloud present.

Funnel Cloud in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-01 17:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 17:05:00 (MST)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Multiple funnels viewed from the NWS office in Goodland.
Trees were blown down near Ozark.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-01 21:00:00 to 06-MAY-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: OZARK
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
The lack of significant rainfall in April and May resulted in dangerously dry ground conditions throughout the state.  Numerous wildfires were reported throughout the state and the dry conditions also stunted the growth of spring crops.  In Concord, May's precipitation was only 2.33 inches for the month;  April precipitation was only 0.84 inches.  For the 31 days between April 13 and May 14, only 0.18 inches of precipitation fell, and for the 44 days between April 13 and May 26, only .45 inches of precipitation was reported.  The dry conditions prompted officials to order a state-wide outdoor burning ban.  In Woodsville, in Grafton County, a wildfire which was believed to be the largest in the state in 10 years consumed about 135 acres of mostly forest land and also destroyed a home and a barn.  Numerous smaller wildfires were reported throughout the state.

Drought in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in NORTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in STRAFFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOUTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in NORTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in NORTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SULLIVAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOUTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOUTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 19-MAY-01 16:10:00 to 19-MAY-01 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: WING
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Wing.  Heavy rainfall was also reported.
High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and power lines.  Nickel size hail was also reported.

Hail in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAY-01 15:15:00 to 27-MAY-01 15:17:00 (CST)
Location: ANDALUSIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAY-01 15:15:00 to 27-MAY-01 15:17:00 (CST)
Location: ANDALUSIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A powerful bolt of lightning injured 1 person and caused damage in the town of Kensington.  The lightning apparently struck a utility pole at the driveway to the fire station, then followed wires and pipes to nearby buildings and equipment.  The lightning blew a trench in the fire station's parking lot, blew up lantern lights outside the station, and destroyed the department's fire alarm panel.  Flying debris damaged the siding on the station.  Some rocks from the trench were shot over the roof of the station, breaking wind shields and damaging cars on the other side of the building.  The lightning also followed pipes and wires to the nearby town library and elementary school.  The school secretary was injured while sitting at her computer when the ligtning struck her and knocked her off her chair.  A teacher, who was on the phone at the time, also felt a jolt.  Three computers, nine monitors, the water pump, and the phone system were damaged at the school.  In the town library, windows were shattered and two computers were damaged.

Lightning in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 30-MAY-01 13:15:00 to 30-MAY-01 13:15:00 (EST)
Location: KENSINGTON
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a mobile home in the town of Danville.  No one was home at the time of the blaze.

Lightning in ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 27-MAY-01 04:00:00 to 27-MAY-01 05:00:00 (EST)
Location: DANVILLE
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAY-01 15:19:00 to 27-MAY-01 15:21:00 (CST)
Location: RIVER FALLS
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAY-01 15:50:00 to 27-MAY-01 15:52:00 (CST)
Location: GREEN BAY
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

High winds from a thunderstorm blew trees and power lines down along US Highway 331 just south of Onycha.
Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 27-MAY-01 18:40:00 to 27-MAY-01 18:42:00 (CST)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High winds from a thunderstorm blew several trees down near Shiloh.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 27-MAY-01 18:25:00 to 27-MAY-01 18:29:00 (CST)
Location: SWEET WATER
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High thunderstorm winds blew trees and power lines down near Sweet Water.  The winds also damaged bleachers at a baseball field.  No one was injured.
Event summary for 4/7/01:  (For additional details, see individual entries for the date)A very strong low pressure center tracked N/NE from Nebraska through Minnesota.  The tight pressure gradient produced by the surface low, along with daytime heating, created very strong winds across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois through much of the day, beginning around 8 am and ending around sunset.  A southwest wind was sustained at 30 to 35 mph, with gusts from 50 to 55 mph.  There were a few isolated wind gusts of 58 to 60 mph across eastern Iowa (see individual reports above), but most of the area remained below High Wind Warning criteria, which is sustained speeds of at least 40 mph (34 knots) for an extended period of time, or a gust to at least 58 mph (50 knots).  Wind damage and power outages were widespread throughout the area, as high winds blew trees down on power lines, or snapped the power poles themselves.  According to newspaper accounts, an estimated 20-thousand people lost power across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.  Numerous trees and power lines were downed, and shingles and siding were blown off buildings and homes.  The high winds blew a power line down at a rural Johnson county home, which led to a fire that destroyed the structure.  A downed power line also caused a fire that damaged a funeral home in Buchanan county.  Law enforcement in eastern Iowa reported two accidents resulting from the high winds. There were no injuries.

High Wind in CLINTON, IOWA
From 07-APR-01 13:55:00 to 07-APR-01 13:55:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 51 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Non-thunderstorm gradient wind gust of 59 mph measured by AWOS equipment at Clinton Municipal Airport.
Severe thunderstorms produced large hail throughout much of western and central Massachusetts.  In Franklin County, hail as large as a half dollar fell in Conway, while quarter sized hail fell in Ashfield and covered the ground.  Dime sized hail was reported in Greenfield and Whately.  Thunderstorm winds downed trees and wires in Northfield.  In Hampshire County, nickel to quarter sized hail fell in Worthington, while dime sized hail fell in South Hadley and Pelham.  In Hampden County, dime sized hail was reported in Chicopee.  Dime sized hail also was reported in Worcester County, from Barre to Hubbardston and New Braintree.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 14:30:00 to 28-MAY-01 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 15:45:00 to 28-MAY-01 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: BARRE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 16:36:00 to 28-MAY-01 16:36:00 (EST)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 16:45:00 to 28-MAY-01 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: NEW BRAINTREE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 14:40:00 to 28-MAY-01 14:40:00 (EST)
Location: SHELBURNE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 15:08:00 to 28-MAY-01 15:08:00 (EST)
Location: CHICOPEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 15:12:00 to 28-MAY-01 15:12:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH HADLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 12:20:00 to 28-MAY-01 12:20:00 (EST)
Location: WORTHINGTON CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 12:44:00 to 28-MAY-01 12:44:00 (EST)
Location: ASHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 12:48:00 to 28-MAY-01 13:01:00 (EST)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-MAY-01 14:10:00 to 28-MAY-01 14:10:00 (EST)
Location: WHATELY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Thunderstorms during the late afternoon of the 19th through the early morning of the 20th, produced hail up to golfball size, damaging winds, and flash flooding.Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Whitley Branch to flood Route 730, 1.5 miles east of Staffordsville and Walker Creek to flood Route 100 in Bane. Thunderstorm rains also flooded and closed streets in South Boston.  From Martinsville to 6 miles northwest of Martinsville, numerous small streams were out of their banks with several mudslides reported and some roads and small bridges washed out.Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Wilson Creek to flood Route 629, two miles northeast of Clifton Forge, and caused flooding 4.5 miles south of Hot Springs with two people evacuated.Thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs 2 miles northeast of Whitmell and downed trees in South Boston. Trees were also downed 4 miles west of Blairs, one damaging a vehicle.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 17:45:00 to 19-MAY-01 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: MARTINSVILLE CITY
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 20-MAY-01 01:10:00 to 20-MAY-01 03:30:00 (EST)
Location: HOT SPGS
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 16:05:00 to 19-MAY-01 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: BANE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 16:40:00 to 19-MAY-01 16:40:00 (EST)
Location: BLAIRS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Flash Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 16:15:00 to 19-MAY-01 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: BANE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flash Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 14:35:00 to 19-MAY-01 15:35:00 (EST)
Location: STAFFORDSVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 16:50:00 to 19-MAY-01 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 15:40:00 to 19-MAY-01 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: ALTAVISTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flash Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 18:00:00 to 19-MAY-01 18:35:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 20-MAY-01 01:10:00 to 20-MAY-01 03:00:00 (EST)
Location: CLIFTON FORGE CITY
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 15:57:00 to 19-MAY-01 15:57:00 (EST)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 16:15:00 to 19-MAY-01 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: CODY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 16:20:00 to 19-MAY-01 16:25:00 (EST)
Location: WHITMELL
Property damage: 0
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 16:40:00 to 19-MAY-01 16:40:00 (EST)
Location: BLAIRS
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-01 15:32:00 to 19-MAY-01 15:32:00 (EST)
Location: ALTAVISTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Continued rainfall in the upper Mississippi River Basin worsened the already swollen  Mississippi River. Although the flood wave attenuated significantly by the time it reached the St. Louis Hydrologic Service Area, upstream of Grafton, IL major flooding occurred. From Quincy, IL  south to Calhoun County  the river reached the 3rd highest crests of record. Damage however was relatively light. Most of the damage was to farmland on the inside of levees. A few businesses in Quincy were flooded, and some had limited access due to the high water.  Some businesses in the Grafton and Alton areas were also impacted by the high water.  The small town of Hamburg, in Calhoun County may have suffered the most. Inmates from the Illinois Department of Corrections along with student volunteers from area high schools were brought in to sandbag areas around town.  Sandbags were needed to keep the Hamburg Church of Christ  and Main Street from being flooded. Location	Flood Stage	CrestQuincy   	17 ft		27.3 ft  on 5/16/01Grafton  	18 ft		25.2 ft  on 5/19/01Alton     	21 ft		25.9 ft  on 5/21/01

Flood in CALHOUN, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 00:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 00:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 00:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 27-MAY-01 00:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 29-MAY-01 00:12:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
On Tuesday, May 15th, strong winds, combined with an unusually prolonged period of rain-free conditions and low relative humidity, allowed brush fires to start and spread across several locations in Suffolk County on Long Island. A low pressure system passed across northern New England during Tuesday. This produced strong winds, frequently gusting in excess of 25 mph, throughout much of Long Island. In addition, the relative humidity dropped below 30 percent for several hours during Tuesday afternoon. This combination of strong gusty winds and very low relative humidity allowed a fire in Yaphank to spread to an adjacent wooded area. This fire started around noon, and then quickly spread by early afternoon. By mid afternoon, smoke billowing from the fire reduced visibilities across portions of the Long Island Expressway between exits 65 and 66. The fire was determined to be in control by late Tuesday evening, when winds decreased and the relative humidity increased. Two firefighters were injured while combating this fire; one from smoke inhalation, and the other from a facial injury. Several other brush fires were reported elsewhere in Suffolk County on Tuesday.

Wildfire in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 15-MAY-01 11:00:00 to 15-MAY-01 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
During the early morning of Friday, May 25th, a cluster of thunderstorms moved northeast across sections of eastern Suffolk County on Long Island. Frequent cloud to ground lightning accompanied these thunderstorms, which triggered fires that damaged at least two homes in Riverhead.  One home, located on Mill Road, was struck at approximately 4:16 AM EDT. This triggered a fire, which did moderate damage to the home's interior walls and windows.  The home's electrical system was severely damaged.  The second home was a condominium, and was struck at approximately 5:25 am EDT.  This triggered a fire which destroyed the roof on the condo in the Saddle Lakes development on Middle Road. No one was injured, as the condo was unoccupied at the time the fire occurred.  An adjacent condominium suffered only minor damage.

Lightning in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 25-MAY-01 03:16:00 to 25-MAY-01 04:25:00 (EST)
Location: RIVERHEAD
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 20-MAY-01 15:45:00 to 20-MAY-01 15:45:00 (CST)
Location: BOLIVAR
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

One large tree was knocked down in Bolivar. One electrical pole and some power lines were blown down in Hickory Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 20-MAY-01 14:30:00 to 20-MAY-01 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: MEMPHIS
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Some trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 20-MAY-01 14:45:00 to 20-MAY-01 14:50:00 (CST)
Location: KNOB CREEK
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 20-MAY-01 22:15:00 to 20-MAY-01 22:25:00 (CST)
Location: MUNFORD
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several businesses in Covington had their awnings blown off. A few large tree limbs were knocked down.
Flash Flood in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-01 07:10:00 to 22-MAY-01 09:00:00 (EST)
Location: DARWIN
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Rains of 1.5 to 2 inches fell over saturated ground in less than 2 hours.  The sheriff reported flooding along Route 72, 611 and 83.  The Clintwood cooperative observer had water in their yard and around the weather equipment.  Route 621 was flooded by Georges Fork.