sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
The first in a pair of low pressure systems moved across the region late on the 4th through midday on the 5th. This system produced 5 to 9 inches of snow across North and Central Maryland. As a result the roads were treacherous in many places. Several automobile accidents were reported. One death was recorded due to injuries from car a accident. Several non-life threatening injuries were also reported across Maryland. Power outages were also reported in Allegany County.

Winter Storm in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 04-DEC-03 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
An area of low pressure that developed off the mid-Atlantic coast on the morning of the 6th intensified as it moved slowly northeastward through the Gulf of Maine on the 7th.  The storm produced heavy snow across all of western and central Maine with amounts generally ranging from 30 to 40 inches in the western mountains to 10 to 15 inches along the coast.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SOMERSET, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in COASTAL CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in COASTAL WALDO, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in COASTAL YORK, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in INTERIOR CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in INTERIOR WALDO, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in INTERIOR YORK, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in KNOX, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 06-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-03 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 04-AUG-03 15:28:00 to 04-AUG-03 15:28:00 (CST)
Location: WARE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

An outbuilding was blown down by thunderstorm winds.
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the Potomac and the Bay on the 19th. These storms were ahead of a strong cold front. The storms produced gusty winds and periods of heavy downpours.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 19-NOV-03 14:30:00 to 19-NOV-03 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: MILLERS ISLAND
Magnitude: 36 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 19-NOV-03 14:36:00 to 19-NOV-03 14:36:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH BEACH
Magnitude: 40 MG
Reported by: BUOY

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 19-NOV-03 14:30:00 to 19-NOV-03 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: WASHINGTON DC
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-03 01:00:00 to 31-AUG-03 03:45:00 (CST)
Location: LEAGUE CITY
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Street flooding.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-03 01:00:00 to 31-AUG-03 04:35:00 (CST)
Location: PASADENA
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding in Pasadena.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-03 11:55:00 to 31-AUG-03 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: WINNIE
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Portions of Highway 124 flooded.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-03 11:55:00 to 31-AUG-03 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: SMITH PT
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roads in Smith Point flooded.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-AUG-03 17:36:00 to 09-AUG-03 17:36:00 (CST)
Location: WEST BAY
Magnitude: 36 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Measured at Jamaica Beach.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HIGH IS TO FREEPORT TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-AUG-03 17:37:00 to 09-AUG-03 17:37:00 (CST)
Location: GALVESTON
Magnitude: 43 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at KGLS.
A report from the Garfield County sheriff's office indicated that Government Creek was running bankfull and had exceeded its banks in a low spot.

Heavy Rain in GARFIELD, COLORADO
From 18-JUL-03 15:30:00 to 18-JUL-03 16:30:00 (MST)
Location: RIFLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Heavy rain caused a landslide onto Highway 133 in the Avalanche Creek area 5 miles north of Redstone.  The highway was temporarily impassable.

Debris Flow in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 26-JUL-03 20:30:00 to 26-JUL-03 20:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Penny-sized hail covered Highway 160 and resulted in a 6 car accident.

Hail in LA PLATA, COLORADO
From 26-JUL-03 15:35:00 to 26-JUL-03 15:45:00 (MST)
Location: HESPERUS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Water up to a foot deep ran across Highway 82 between mile markers 3 and 4 near the Glenwood Springs Airport.  The highway was closed until the waters receded.

Heavy Rain in GARFIELD, COLORADO
From 26-JUL-03 18:36:00 to 26-JUL-03 20:36:00 (MST)
Location: GLENWOOD SPGS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Heavy rain caused a small rockslide on highway 82 near Carbondale.

Debris Flow in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 26-JUL-03 18:40:00 to 26-JUL-03 18:50:00 (MST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-03 20:20:00 to 21-AUG-03 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: ROXTON
Magnitude: 52 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A vacant building was blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-03 21:05:00 to 21-AUG-03 21:05:00 (CST)
Location: HONEY GROVE
Magnitude: 52 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and utility poles were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-03 18:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 52 ES
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down by high winds.
Lightning struck a government employee duplex at the Needles housing area of Canyonlands National Park.  A hole was blown in the roof of the duplex.  The phone system in the housing community was knocked out of service.  The thunderstorm which produced this damaging lightning bolt also ignited two wildfires near the housing complex.

Lightning in SAN JUAN, UTAH
From 19-JUL-03 19:45:00 to 19-JUL-03 19:45:00 (MST)
Location: LA SAL JCT
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY
This human caused fire began on June 28. It occurred in the Dark Canyon Wilderness area of the Manti-LaSal National Forest. The fire consumed 2,710 acres of mixed conifer forest and brush. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 568 thousand dollars.

Wildfire in SAN JUAN, UTAH
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 16-JUL-03 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: BLANDING
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
This wildfire became known as the Diamond Breaks Fire. The fire consumed 160 acres of pinyon pine and juniper on Bureau of Land Management public lands.

Wildfire in DAGGETT, UTAH
From 07-JUL-03 12:00:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Location: DUTCH JOHN
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
A Cold front moved through the region on the morning of the 17th. Precipitation started as a cold rain and quickly changed over to snow. Light snowfall totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches in Highland County.

Winter Weather in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 17-DEC-03 04:00:00 to 17-DEC-03 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-03 18:00:00 to 24-AUG-03 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 52 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A man was killed as he sought refuge behind the wall of a Home Depot under construction.  High winds blew the wall down on him.  The time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-03 15:10:00 to 24-AUG-03 15:10:00 (CST)
Location: WOLFE CITY
Magnitude: 52 ES
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Power lines were blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-03 16:15:00 to 24-AUG-03 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: DEPORT
Magnitude: 52 ES
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Wind damage of an unknown type was reported by the county Sheriff.

Hail in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-03 17:00:00 to 24-AUG-03 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Reported by KTEN meteorologist.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-03 17:50:00 to 24-AUG-03 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50 ES
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large tree limbs blown down by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOKE, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-03 18:10:00 to 24-AUG-03 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: CALLISBURG
Magnitude: 50 ES
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Wind damage of an unknown type was reported by a spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-03 19:15:00 to 24-AUG-03 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were blown down by high winds.
The two victims had been riding horses in a remote area of Battlement Mesa when the storm arrived.  They sought shelter under a tree which was struck by lightning.  The surviving horses which were not under the tree did not get struck by lightning.

Lightning in GARFIELD, COLORADO
From 31-JUL-03 18:30:00 to 31-JUL-03 18:30:00 (MST)
Location: RIFLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
This wildfire became known as the Cottonwood Fire. The fire occurred on the Tavaputs Plateau and consumed 300 acres of fir and oak brush.

Wildfire in UINTAH, UTAH
From 25-JUL-03 15:00:00 to 28-JUL-03 12:00:00 (MST)
Location: BONANZA
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 11-AUG-03 13:30:00 to 11-AUG-03 13:30:00 (CST)
Location: EAGLE POINT
Magnitude: 37 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at Eagle Point PORTS.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HIGH IS TO FREEPORT TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 11-AUG-03 14:00:00 to 11-AUG-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: PLEASURE PIER
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at Pleasure Pier PORTS.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FREEPORT TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHNL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 11-AUG-03 14:48:00 to 11-AUG-03 14:48:00 (CST)
Location: FREEPORT
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at Freeport Flow Inflow PORTS.
Numerous reports of large hail were received from storm spotters, amateur radio operators, law enforcement officials and the general public.  Hail ranged in size from dimes to golf balls and ping-pong balls.  Several farmers reported severe hail damage to corn and soybean fields.  There were also several vehicles damaged by the large hail.

Hail in HOWARD, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 18:23:00 to 31-JUL-03 18:23:00 (CST)
Location: CRESCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Crop damage: 3.5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 18:28:00 to 31-JUL-03 18:28:00 (CST)
Location: KENDALLVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 14:38:00 to 31-JUL-03 14:38:00 (CST)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 4K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 14:43:00 to 31-JUL-03 14:43:00 (CST)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 2.5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in HOWARD, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 14:50:00 to 31-JUL-03 14:50:00 (CST)
Location: ELMA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 2K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in HOWARD, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 14:57:00 to 31-JUL-03 14:57:00 (CST)
Location: CRESCO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in HOWARD, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 14:51:00 to 31-JUL-03 14:51:00 (CST)
Location: CRESCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 2.5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 14:50:00 to 31-JUL-03 14:50:00 (CST)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2K
Crop damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 15:04:00 to 31-JUL-03 15:04:00 (CST)
Location: KENDALLVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 2.5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 19:20:00 to 31-JUL-03 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 2.5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 19:55:00 to 31-JUL-03 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: KENDALLVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2K
Crop damage: 4K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 19:54:00 to 31-JUL-03 19:54:00 (CST)
Location: KENDALLVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1.2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 20:34:00 to 31-JUL-03 20:34:00 (CST)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.5K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 20:30:00 to 31-JUL-03 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: BASSETT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in HOWARD, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 18:30:00 to 31-JUL-03 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: CRESCO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: .8K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HOWARD, IOWA
From 31-JUL-03 18:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Hail ranging in size from dimes and pennies to as large as ping-pong balls was reported by law enforcement officials, amateur radio operators, storm spotters and the general public.

Hail in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-03 16:27:00 to 31-JUL-03 16:27:00 (CST)
Location: ALTURA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-03 17:39:00 to 31-JUL-03 17:39:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.25K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-03 17:45:00 to 31-JUL-03 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 3.5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-03 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: BROWNSDALE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.5K
Crop damage: 2.5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-03 16:30:00 to 31-JUL-03 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.5K
Crop damage: 2K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-03 16:23:00 to 31-JUL-03 16:23:00 (CST)
Location: ALTURA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of the 5th produced hail up to quarter size and damaging winds.Thunderstorm winds blew large limbs off trees 6 miles southeast of Critz and 2.5 miles south southwest of Timberlake, and downed trees and powerlines in Cave Spring.Thunderstorms downed trees 3 miles north of Riner.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 05-JUL-03 15:04:00 to 05-JUL-03 15:04:00 (EST)
Location: PILOT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 05-JUL-03 19:20:00 to 05-JUL-03 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: RINER
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 05-JUL-03 16:00:00 to 05-JUL-03 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: CAVE SPG
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 05-JUL-03 15:25:00 to 05-JUL-03 15:25:00 (EST)
Location: CRITZ
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 05-JUL-03 17:20:00 to 05-JUL-03 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 05-JUL-03 17:30:00 to 05-JUL-03 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: TIMBERLAKE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Hail in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 03-JUL-03 19:16:00 to 03-JUL-03 19:18:00 (CST)
Location: (BIS)BISMARCK MUNI A
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Wind gust to 52 knots(60 mph) accompanied the storm.
Severe to extreme drought conditions continued across western Colorado during the month. Although monsoon moisture did bring thunderstorms to the area, significant rainfall amounts were not widespread in coverage. Additionally, record high temperatures occurred through much of the month. See the August 2003 Storm Data publication for a continuation of this drought situation.

Drought in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
During the morning an MCS moved southeast across Iowa and left behind a significant cold pool over the state.  The southwest boundary of the cold pool extended from northwest into south central Iowa.  Temperatures were in the 70s in the cold pool over central Iowa, while readings topped the 90 degree mark over southwest Iowa.  Dew point temperatures reached the low 70s by mid afternoon.  CAPE values in southwest Iowa were above 3000 J/kg, with 2000 to 2500 J/kg values over south central Iowa.  An area of thunderstorms developed along the boundary over south central Iowa and produced a brief period of winds and hail.  Sixty to seventy MPH winds were reported in Clarke and Wayne County, toppling trees in both locations.  Hail of an inch in diameter pelted areas north of Leon in Decatur County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, IOWA
From 05-AUG-03 15:20:00 to 05-AUG-03 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in DECATUR, IOWA
From 05-AUG-03 15:43:00 to 05-AUG-03 15:43:00 (CST)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 10K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, IOWA
From 05-AUG-03 16:04:00 to 05-AUG-03 16:04:00 (CST)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Funnel Cloud in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 16-AUG-03 12:01:00 to 16-AUG-03 12:05:00 (CST)
Location: KATY
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Descending funnel cloud observed.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 21-AUG-03 19:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: SMITH PT
Magnitude: 42 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at Smith Point (TNRCC/TCEQ).

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 21-AUG-03 19:24:00 to 21-AUG-03 19:24:00 (CST)
Location: EAGLE POINT
Magnitude: 41 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at Eagle Point PORTS.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 21-AUG-03 19:36:00 to 21-AUG-03 19:36:00 (CST)
Location: EAGLE POINT
Magnitude: 39 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at Eagle Point PORTS.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HIGH IS TO FREEPORT TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 21-AUG-03 19:30:00 to 21-AUG-03 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH JETTY
Magnitude: 46 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at North Jetty PORTS.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HIGH IS TO FREEPORT TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 21-AUG-03 19:42:00 to 21-AUG-03 19:42:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH JETTY
Magnitude: 38 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at North Jetty PORTS.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HIGH IS TO FREEPORT TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 21-AUG-03 19:42:00 to 21-AUG-03 19:42:00 (CST)
Location: PLEASURE PIER
Magnitude: 36 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at Pleasure Pier PORTS.