sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 28-AUG-03 15:30:00 to 28-AUG-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

911 Center reported minor roof damage to a residence at Fairfield Glade.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 29-AUG-03 19:00:00 to 29-AUG-03 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trees were blown down and power outages in the city.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 30-AUG-03 17:40:00 to 30-AUG-03 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported street flooding near Vanderbilt Hospital.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 30-AUG-03 18:30:00 to 30-AUG-03 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Davidson County OEM reported heavy rains in East Nashville caused 4 to 5 inches of water to get into a home on Joseph Ave.

Lightning in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 30-AUG-03 17:30:00 to 30-AUG-03 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

News article about lightning striking the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower. The lightning set off the sprinkler system in the 31-story building. The water leaked through elevator shafts onto almost every floor of the building. The first four floors were the hardest hit. The elevator shafts filled up with more than 20 feet of water. The building was built in 1970 as the headquarters of the National Life and Accident Insurance Company.
Flash Flood in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-03 05:30:00 to 03-AUG-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper story about heavy rains causing several roads to be closed in Pickett County. The road superintendent estimated damage to roads to be $100,000. Several businesses, and even the courthouse in Byrdstown, had up to 6 inches of standing water inside of them. There was one estimate of 7 inches of rain in a few hours.
A strong upper level disturbance resulted in an intense wind and dust storm across parts of the Southern Plains on the 15th. The plains of southeast New Mexico were affected by the very high gradient winds. Damage resulting from the winds was reported in the Carlsbad vicinity.

High Wind in NORTHERN LEA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-03 13:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 14:30:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 55 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-03 09:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 12:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 59 MG
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Severe gradient surface winds began by mid morning on the 15th across the plains of Eddy County. These winds removed the roof from at least one structure, and downed power lines across the county. The severe winds spread east across the plains through the early afternoon. Gusts in excess of 60 MPH were observed by an automated weather station in Tatum. No reports of significant damage were received from Lea County.
Heavy snow occurred over the Rocky Mountain Front from midday on the 28th until late morning of the 29th. Reported snow fall amounts include: 5 inches at Copper Camp SNOTEL site and 8 inches at the Badger Pass SNOTEL site.

Winter Storm in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 28-NOV-03 12:00:00 to 29-NOV-03 11:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 28-NOV-03 12:00:00 to 29-NOV-03 11:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A high wind event occurred along the Rocky Mountain Front on the 29th. Reported peak wind speeds include: 75 mph at Pendroy 7S and 60 mph at Two Medicine.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-NOV-03 15:59:00 to 29-NOV-03 15:59:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 66 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-NOV-03 12:54:00 to 29-NOV-03 12:54:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Flash Flood in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 10-NOV-03 14:18:00 to 10-NOV-03 18:18:00 (AST)
Location: SAN JUAN
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A person was reported trapped in a car by river Puerto Nuevo flood waters along a low lying area near the northern end of De Diego Avenue in Puerto Nuevo.

Flash Flood in WESTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 10-NOV-03 14:50:00 to 10-NOV-03 18:50:00 (AST)
Location: UTUADO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A person was reported surrounded and trapped by river flood waters at Barriada Nueva in Utuado.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 10-NOV-03 12:34:00 to 10-NOV-03 18:34:00 (AST)
Location: BAYAMON
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported flooded at Barrio Candelaria Arenas.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 10-NOV-03 14:15:00 to 10-NOV-03 18:15:00 (AST)
Location: GUAYNABO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Martinez Nadal highway was reported flooded near San Patricio.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 10-NOV-03 13:56:00 to 10-NOV-03 19:56:00 (AST)
Location: SAN JUAN
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported flooded in Puerto Nuevo.
A fast moving low pressure system brought heavy snow and strong winds to the mountains of western Colorado. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 8 to 14 inches. The majority of the mountains received 12 to 14 inches with local amounts around 2 feet on the Grand Mesa. Strong winds buffeted the area causing blowing and drifting snow with local whiteout conditions. The wind gusted as high as 72 mph at Dynamo in the southwestern San Juan Mountains.

Winter Storm in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 15-DEC-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Three vigorous weather systems slammed into the western mountains and valleys of Wyoming, dropping significant snowfall as 2003 came to a close.  Holiday travel was significantly impacted as snow began with the first storm on Christmas Night.  The final storm pushed out of western Wyoming on 1/1/04.  Total snowfall accumulation during this eight day stretch approached 4 to 5 feet in the western mountains and northern Star Valley.  Two to three feet of new snow was recorded in the rest of the western valleys during this time frame.  Several roads were closed across western and central Wyoming including Highway 28 at South Pass and Highway 22 at Teton Pass.  The conclusion of this event is provided in the January 2004 Storm Data publication.

Heavy Snow in UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in STAR VALLEY, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTH LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in TETON & GROS VENTRE MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS WEST, WYOMING
From 25-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 31-DEC-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Strong low pressure moved across the upper midwest and the upper great lakes during the afternoon and evening hours of November 13th.  A strong cold front from this low moved across northwest Indiana during the early afternoon hours.  Winds increased to 40 to 50 mph across northwest Indiana with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down across many parts of northwest Indiana.  A wind gust to 73 mph was reported at the Amoco Dock in Whiting in Lake county.  Large tree limbs were blown down south of Demotte in Jasper county.  Utility poles were reported leaning over with loose power lines at the same location.  A tree fell onto a house in Chesterton in Porter county causing significant damage.

High Wind in NEWTON, INDIANA
From 13-NOV-03 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in BENTON, INDIANA
From 13-NOV-03 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 13-NOV-03 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

High Wind in LAKE, INDIANA
From 13-NOV-03 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in PORTER, INDIANA
From 13-NOV-03 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 51 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Locally heavy rain on the Southern San Joaquin Valley floor and adjacent foothills led to flooding at several locations over the South Valley due to runoff, including the city of Bakersfield. Fresno received 0.99" of rain for the day shattering the old record of 0.53" set in 1946. Bakersfield receive 0.91" of rain eclipsing their old daily rainfall record of 0.76" set in 1931. A storm total precipitation of 1.54" was reported by a spotter just east of Fresno. Large amounts of snow fell in the neighboring Sierra Nevada Mountains. Some other higher storm precipitation totals at the lower elevations were 2.40" at Glennville, 2.28" at Mariposa, and 0.55" at Mojave and 0.46" at China Lake in the Kern Deserts. There were 4 indirect deaths in vehicles caused by the heavy rainfall southeast of Bakersfield.

Heavy Rain in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 24-DEC-03 23:00:00 to 25-DEC-03 19:00:00 (PST)
Location: BAKERSFIELD
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 25-DEC-03 17:07:00 to 25-DEC-03 21:00:00 (PST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Rain in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 24-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 25-DEC-03 16:00:00 (PST)
Location: FRESNO
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Thunderstorm Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 26-AUG-03 22:05:00 to 26-AUG-03 22:05:00 (EST)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Trees were blown down along Leason Run and Cabin Run.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 26-AUG-03 22:25:00 to 26-AUG-03 22:25:00 (EST)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were fallen.
Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, OHIO
From 27-AUG-03 13:20:00 to 27-AUG-03 13:20:00 (EST)
Location: MC CONNELSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were knocked down along Route 376.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 27-AUG-03 13:42:00 to 27-AUG-03 13:42:00 (EST)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several trees were blown down.
A High Wind Warning was issued for the coastal headland of Oregon zones ORZ021/022 at 0905 PST on 12/28 and expired at 2355 PST on 12/28.  The above observations verified the warning.  The Cape Arago observation, though sent at 0000 PST, was likely recorded a bit earlier, within the warning window.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 28-DEC-03 21:00:00 to 28-DEC-03 21:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 71 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Gold Beach recorded a 71 mph gust.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 29-DEC-03 00:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 00:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 62 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Cape Arago recorded at 62 mph gust at this time, along with a sustained wind of 40 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 28-DEC-03 14:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 00:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Cape Blanco exceeded sustained High Wind Warning criteria continuously during this interval.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 28-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 28-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 87 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Cape Blanco recorded this gust of 87 mph, the highest gust so far this season in the Medford CWA.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 28-DEC-03 22:00:00 to 28-DEC-03 23:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Gold Beach recorded sustained winds meeting High Wind Warning criteria during this time interval.  The highest recorded sustained wind was 45 mph.
A strong moist Pacific system moved into the area bringing heavy rains.  Merwin Dam measured 3.00 inches, the Airport in Vancouver 1.60 inches and Camas 1.85 inches.

Heavy Rain in CLARK, WASHINGTON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in COWLITZ, WASHINGTON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A strong very moist Pacific system moved into the area producing heavy rains. During a 54-hour period, Detroit Dam measured 5.40 inches of rain, Mapleton 5.20 inches, Three Lynx Creek 3.90, Cottage Grove 3.60, Scotts Mills 3.50, Bonneville Dam 3.20 , Rainbow 3.20, Florence 3.37 , Blue River 3.26, and Cascadia 3.13 inches.  Numerous other sites reported from 1 to 2 inches. Portland International Airport had 2.19 inches, Salem 2.29 inches, and Eugene 2.86 inches.

Heavy Rain in MULTNOMAH, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in POLK, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in TILLAMOOK, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in LANE, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in LINCOLN, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in MARION, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in CLACKAMAS, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in CLATSOP, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in HOOD RIVER, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in LINN, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in YAMHILL, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in BENTON, OREGON
From 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-03 22:00:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy Rain in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 16:26:00 to 11-NOV-03 16:26:00 (AST)
Location: HUMACAO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported to be collapsing at Barrio Candelero Arriba, Sector Bajo La Sombra de un Pino. Road 3, 89.4 km.

Debris Flow in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 14:38:00 to 11-NOV-03 14:38:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A landslide was reported along road 862, km 0.4, at Barrio Pajaros Americanos.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 17:01:00 to 11-NOV-03 21:01:00 (AST)
Location: SALINAS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A minor was overtaken by a small stream flood waters at Barrio Coqui. Two houses were reported flooded at Barrio San Felipe and Montesona I. A car was reported flooded at Barrio Coqui 13.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 18:03:00 to 11-NOV-03 22:03:00 (AST)
Location: SALINAS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported flooded at Barrio Playa, Conuco interior.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 21:00:00 to 11-NOV-03 23:59:00 (AST)
Location: SALINAS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several houses were reported flooded at Bario Playa, sector Conuco.

Debris Flow in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 09:07:00 to 11-NOV-03 09:07:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A landslide was reported along road 1 from Salinas to Cayey in front of El Cuñao restaurant.

Heavy Rain in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 12:46:00 to 11-NOV-03 16:46:00 (AST)
Location: LUQUILLO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported flooded at Parcelas Fortuna in Luquillo.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 16:20:00 to 11-NOV-03 20:20:00 (AST)
Location: GUAYAMA
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported flooded at Parcela 658, Mosquito Sector. The expressway number 53, from Salinas to Guayama was also reported flooded after the first toll booth.

Flash Flood in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 16:02:00 to 11-NOV-03 20:02:00 (AST)
Location: LAS PIEDRAS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The river at Barrio Lijas was reported out of its banks, along road 31.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 16:00:00 to 11-NOV-03 20:00:00 (AST)
Location: SALINAS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported flooded at Barrio Playita and another one at 605 Principal street.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 14:40:00 to 11-NOV-03 18:40:00 (AST)
Location: GUAYAMA
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was reported flooded at Barrio Corazon.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 11-NOV-03 16:37:00 to 11-NOV-03 20:37:00 (AST)
Location: GUAYAMA
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A river was reported out of its banks along road 179, km. 8.0, in front of Shell fuel station.
Hail in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 27-NOV-03 13:55:00 to 27-NOV-03 13:55:00 (CST)
Location: ROSE BUD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail up to penny size covered the ground at Rose Bud.
Following the significant and cold winter storm over Christmas, cold air brought freezing conditions to the floor of the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley on the mornings of the 27th and 28th. Overnight low temperatures recorded ranged from 26F to 30F for much of the area with many readings around 28F.

Frost/Freeze in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-03 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-03 09:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Frost/Freeze in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-03 02:00:00 to 28-DEC-03 09:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Frost/Freeze in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-03 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-03 09:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Frost/Freeze in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-03 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-03 09:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Another surge of monsoonal moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Ignacio brought thunderstorm activity to the deserts and higher terrain of Interior Central California. With east to southeast wind flow aloft, thunderstorms developed and moved over the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley early on the morning of the 26th. Many lightning strikes again occurred. Infrequently occurring, the Central San Joaquin Valley began taking lightning strikes by 0200 PST and continuing heavily from Mariposa County south through Madera County and west to Merced County through 0430 PST. Additional lightning activity began in earnest on the west side of Fresno County at 0430 PST with a pocket of lightning activity in the Bakersfield Metropolitan area near dawn. Over 300 lightning strikes occurred in the 6-county area of Interior Central California from 0400 to 0500 PST alone. Merced County fire crews responded to over 14 lightning-caused fires on the Valley floor and resulted in loss of power to over 3500 customers in the Merced/Atwater area.

Lightning in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 26-AUG-03 00:30:00 to 26-AUG-03 05:30:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Lightning in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 26-AUG-03 04:30:00 to 26-AUG-03 06:30:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Lightning in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 26-AUG-03 01:00:00 to 26-AUG-03 05:30:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Lightning in MADERA, CALIFORNIA
From 26-AUG-03 01:30:00 to 26-AUG-03 05:30:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Lightning in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 26-AUG-03 04:30:00 to 26-AUG-03 07:30:00 (PST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Funnel Cloud in KERN, CALIFORNIA
From 20-AUG-03 17:27:00 to 20-AUG-03 17:37:00 (PST)
Location: RIDGECREST
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A trained spotter noted the wall cloud development on a monsoonal thunderstorm in the Kern Desert and subsequently observed the development and dissipation of the funnel south of Ridgecrest.
Wildfire in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JUL-03 18:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Location: CAMP NELSON
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

The Cooney Fire was ignited by lightning late in the afternoon of the 31st of July and eventually managed as a resource burn by late in August.  There were no injuries with this fire and costs were unknown.
Thunderstorms with very heavy rain dropped a Doppler Radar estimate of 2 to 2.5 inches of rain within an hour along the northern border of Wantage and Vernon Townships. This caused flooding of smaller streams in the area.

Flash Flood in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 06-AUG-03 20:15:00 to 06-AUG-03 22:15:00 (EST)
Location: QUARRYVILLE
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Albrightsville (Kidder Township).

Thunderstorm Wind in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 06-AUG-03 15:15:00 to 06-AUG-03 15:15:00 (EST)
Location: ALBRIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in the central part of Somerset County and hit Bridgewater Township the hardest. The Martinsville and Finderne section suffered the worst damage. One fallen tree damaged the back of one home. Furniture was swept from patios. Numerous limbs were knocked down. In Bound Brook Borough, a downed tree crushed a vehicle and blocked one roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 06-AUG-03 13:15:00 to 06-AUG-03 13:15:00 (EST)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A severe thunderstorm pulled down several trees and power lines near New Jersey State Route 36 and the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown Borough.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-AUG-03 15:00:00 to 05-AUG-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: EATONTOWN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Several trees were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-03 02:00:00 to 02-AUG-03 02:00:00 (CST)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT