sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JUL-02 10:41:00 to 20-JUL-02 10:41:00 (CST)
Location: ADATON
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Powerlines were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JUL-02 11:00:00 to 20-JUL-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: STARKVILLE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JUL-02 17:05:00 to 20-JUL-02 17:05:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down in Quitman, as well as on County Road 3541 near Stonewall.
Thunderstorms developed ahead of an advancing cold front. The thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines and scattered outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 21:09:00 to 29-JUL-02 21:09:00 (EST)
Location: LOCKPORT
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 21:35:00 to 29-JUL-02 21:35:00 (EST)
Location: BATAVIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 20:40:00 to 29-JUL-02 20:40:00 (EST)
Location: FREDONIA
Magnitude: 61 M
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 20:40:00 to 29-JUL-02 20:40:00 (EST)
Location: VOLNEY
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 20:50:00 to 29-JUL-02 20:50:00 (EST)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Thunderstorm Wind in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 20:56:00 to 29-JUL-02 20:56:00 (EST)
Location: MAPLE VIEW
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 21:08:00 to 29-JUL-02 21:08:00 (EST)
Location: ELMA
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 21:38:00 to 29-JUL-02 21:38:00 (EST)
Location: EAGLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 21:40:00 to 29-JUL-02 21:40:00 (EST)
Location: KENDALL
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 21:54:00 to 29-JUL-02 21:54:00 (EST)
Location: ARCADE
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-02 02:55:00 to 21-JUL-02 02:55:00 (CST)
Location: DE SMET
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds damaged a shed.
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved through most of western north Texas during the early morning of the 27th, with severe winds being reported across portions of Wichita, Archer, and Clay counties. This line of thunderstorms also moved through most of Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Wilbarger, and Baylor counties; however, winds were not severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-02 03:45:00 to 27-AUG-02 03:45:00 (CST)
Location: LAKESIDE CITY
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-02 03:13:00 to 27-AUG-02 03:13:00 (CST)
Location: BURKBURNETT
Magnitude: 64 M
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power poles were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-02 03:31:00 to 27-AUG-02 03:31:00 (CST)
Location: SHEPPARD AFB
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-02 03:33:00 to 27-AUG-02 03:33:00 (CST)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Wind was measured along Highway 148.

Thunderstorm Wind in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-02 03:33:00 to 27-AUG-02 03:33:00 (CST)
Location: IOWA PARK
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Thunderstorm Wind in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-02 03:33:00 to 27-AUG-02 03:40:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA FALLS
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Wind was measured near US Highway 281 and Hatton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-02 03:30:00 to 27-AUG-02 03:30:00 (CST)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 62 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 07-JUL-02 16:43:00 to 07-JUL-02 16:43:00 (CST)
Location: ALBANY
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were knocked down causing damage to a number of homes.
Consistently high temperatures and abundant sunshine dried out the top soil.  Preliminary data indicates that Ashland reached 101 degrees on the 4th and 100 degrees on the 5th.  Most frontal systems remained to the north, leaving only widely scattered convection.  The monthly rains were less than an inch in several areas.   Ashland reported just 0.39 inches of rain, while Louisa had a meager 0.61 inches.   A few favored locations received over 2 inches of rain.  Normal rains are 3.5 to 4.5 inches.   By month's end, many small streams were not running.

Heavy Rain in GREENUP, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in BOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in CARTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Extreme to exceptional drought conditions continued throughout the eastern quarter of Utah during the month of July. The persistent drought continued to heighten the risk of wildfires and caused problems for agricultural interests.  See the August 2000 Storm Data publication for a continuation report on the drought in the eastern quarter of Utah.

Drought in EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GRAND FLAT AND ARCHES, UTAH
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in LA SAL & ABAJO MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in TAVAPUTS PLATEAU, UTAH
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CANYONLANDS / NATURAL BRIDGES, UTAH
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SOUTHEAST UTAH, UTAH
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in EASTERN UINTA BASIN, UTAH
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Strong outflow from a thunderstorm blew down three power poles and a number of trees in Orchard Mesa.  Power was restored to the community about an hour after the power lines went down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MESA, COLORADO
From 14-JUL-02 15:37:00 to 14-JUL-02 15:45:00 (MST)
Location: ORCHARD MESA
Magnitude: 65 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY
Strong high pressure over the Western United States coupled with subtropical moisture flowing northwestward into Central California produced near-record high temperatures, record high minimum temperatures, and Heat Index readings above 105F from the 9th through the 15th of the month. Humidities were elevated while temperatures reached over 100F in locations throughout the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley during this period. As an example on one of the hottest days, the 11th, the highest temperatures included 108F at Lemoore, Bakersfield, and Taft, 109F at Fresno and Arvin, 110F at Delano, and 111F at Wasco. In other areas of California, Southern Oregon, and Nevada numerous high and low temperature records were set during this time period.

Heat in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JUL-02 15:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 20:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JUL-02 15:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 20:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JUL-02 15:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 20:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JUL-02 15:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 20:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Thunderstorm Wind in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 12-JUL-02 13:17:00 to 12-JUL-02 13:57:00 (PST)
Location: YOSEMITE VLG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

A radar signature denoted a strong thunderstorm was observed at the crest of the Southern Sierra Nevada between Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows within Yosemite National Park.
Thunderstorm Wind in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 17-JUL-02 15:40:00 to 17-JUL-02 17:15:00 (PST)
Location: JOHNSONDALE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

As denoted by radar signature, a strong thunderstorm cell likely provided heavy rainfall in a remote, sparsely populated area of the Tulare County Mountains during the late afternoon of the 17th.
Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 17:20:00 to 02-JUL-02 17:25:00 (CST)
Location: TRENTON
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 17:30:00 to 02-JUL-02 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: ALAMO
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A couple of trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 18:00:00 to 02-JUL-02 18:05:00 (CST)
Location: HALLS
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Some trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 19:30:00 to 02-JUL-02 19:45:00 (CST)
Location: HALLS
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 19:50:00 to 02-JUL-02 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: PIPERTON
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 19:55:00 to 02-JUL-02 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several trees were knocked down. One tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 16:00:00 to 02-JUL-02 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: ROSE CREEK
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Some shingles, power lines and tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 16:30:00 to 02-JUL-02 16:35:00 (CST)
Location: TEAGUE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 16:55:00 to 02-JUL-02 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: BRAZIL
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 02-JUL-02 17:10:00 to 02-JUL-02 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: SILERTON
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A couple of trees were blown down.
Extreme to exceptional drought conditions continued throughout western Colorado during the month of July. Water restrictions became common across much of the area. The persistent drought continued a heightened risk for wildfires and caused problems for agricultural interests.  See the August 2002 Storm Data publication for a continuation report on the drought in western Colorado.

Drought in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-02 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-02 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-02 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: SHIPPENSBURG
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Large tree limbs were down 3 miles south of Shippensburg.
Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-02 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-02 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: HYNER
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and wires were down in Hyner.
Hail in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-02 17:35:00 to 02-AUG-02 17:35:00 (EST)
Location: SHIPPENSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny sized hail fell 1 mile east of Shippensburg.
Hail in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-02 17:40:00 to 02-AUG-02 17:40:00 (EST)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Quarter sized hail was reported in Plainfield.
Heat in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-02 11:00:00 to 30-JUL-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

An 83 year old woman was found deceased in her home, in Pine Bluff, as a result of heat-related stress.  The woman's 81 year old sister was also found unconscious in the home and was taken to the hospital for treatment.  The temperature inside the house was 101 degrees when medical personnel arrived.  The house did have air-conditioning, but it was not being used.
Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-02 12:45:00 to 14-JUL-02 12:50:00 (CST)
Location: ROLAND
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A waterspout touched down on Lake Maumelle and traveled westward for about 1.5 miles before lifting.  No damage occurred.  The waterspout was observed by nearby boaters who were already ashore.
Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-02 12:15:00 to 30-JUL-02 12:20:00 (CST)
Location: BROOKLAND
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees were blown down.

Lightning in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-02 12:30:00 to 30-JUL-02 12:35:00 (CST)
Location: TRUMANN
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Providence Baptist Church in Trumann was destroyed by a fire started by lightning.
High Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 13-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 13-JUL-02 12:05:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 35 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winds gusts estimated at 40 mph knocked a second story wall at an apartment building under construction at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
Lightning in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 30-JUL-02 11:45:00 to 30-JUL-02 11:50:00 (CST)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

One man was killed by a lightning strike while outside working at his home.
Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 10-JUL-02 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: FORREST CITY
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A fence was damaged. Several trees and power poles were knocked down. One tree fell on a shed.
Hail in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 04-JUL-02 16:45:00 to 04-JUL-02 16:48:00 (EST)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power lines were also downed in Lancaster.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, OHIO
From 04-JUL-02 18:10:00 to 04-JUL-02 18:12:00 (EST)
Location: CEDAR MILLS
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were knocked down along State Route 348.
Moderate drought conditions developed over southeast Missouri during early August as a result of persistent dryness that began in June. At Cape Girardeau, total rainfall from July 1 until August 13 was just over three-quarters of an inch. This dry period came on the heels of a very wet first half of the year, when 24 to 30 inches fell from January through May. The main effect of the drought was on agriculture. Farmers anticipated substantial crop losses at harvest time. Heavy spring rains delayed planting of many crops until late May, which made them  especially susceptible to the summer drought.

Drought in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-02 00:01:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
High temperatures reached the upper 90's for three consecutive days. At Cape Girardeau, the high was 97 degrees on the 3rd, and 98 degrees on both the 4th and 5th. Humidity levels added to the problem, with afternoon heat indices peaking near 105 degrees. Hospitals reported surprisingly few visits for heat-related illnesses, and no heat-related fatalities occurred. A number of pets and animals reportedly died from heat exhaustion, including a police department's canine member.

Heat in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heat in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Lightning in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 13-AUG-02 12:00:00 to 13-AUG-02 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A marathon swimmer on a 2,340-mile journey down the length of the Mississippi River was struck by lightning. About 3 miles north of Cape Girardeau, lightning struck a buoy that was about 3 feet from the swimmer. He was knocked several feet away. His nearby support crew, paddling in kayaks, reported their hair standing on end moments before the lightning strike. Nobody required treatment for any injuries. The swimmer and his crew continued with a scheduled stop in Cape Girardeau and then proceeded downriver.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 20-AUG-02 18:55:00 to 20-AUG-02 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: JEMISON
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

An estimated 60 mile an hour wind blew through Jemison.  A church sustained roof and siding damage.  Several trees were blown down along SR 155.  Many lightning strikes occurred from Jemison to Clanton and minor damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-02 15:23:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:23:00 (CST)
Location: (HON)HURON ARPT
Magnitude: 73 M
Property damage: .1M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Thunderstorm winds in a wet microburst blew around and damaged at least three airplanes. The winds also destroyed several farm buildings, with debris blown a half mile. One farm home was damaged with windows broken and minor roof damage. Trees and power lines were down near the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-02 15:25:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: HURON
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: .01M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds damaged trees and power lines.
Lightning in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 22-AUG-02 12:30:00 to 22-AUG-02 12:30:00 (EST)
Location: SYRACUSE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A Beech 1900 aircraft with 20 passengers had to make an emergency landing at Syracuse Hancock International Airport after lightning knocked out its right engine.  The Air Midwest commuter plane, working for US Airways, was on its way from Watertown to Pittsburgh.
Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 16-AUG-02 19:45:00 to 16-AUG-02 20:45:00 (EST)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees and wires down countywide.  Towns affected included Camden, Verona, Blossvale, Lee, Taberg, Rome, Ava, Trenton, Vienna, Whitesboro, Whitesfield, and Deerfield.  Lee was hit particularly hard.  On Davidson Road in Lee, a tree took down wires before landing on a house.  10,000 customers were without power.  Television station WKTV got knocked off the air for several minutes after lightning struck the transmitter located in Deerfield on Smith Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-02 15:00:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: WESSINGTON SPGS
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: .02M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm winds blew over and damaged a large camper. The winds also caused tree damage, including at least two large trees blown down.  Power lines were blown down, resulting in a power outage lasting three hours.