sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
With relatively mild temperatures, drier than normal conditions continue for the cool season of Interior Central California.  Rainfall totals for areas north of the Tehachapi Mountains ranged from only 37% to 67% of normal for the month of February.

Drought in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-FEB-03 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-FEB-03 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
The Ohio River began the month above flood stage at Mount Vernon and Newburgh. The river crested about 6 feet above flood stage at both locations during the early morning hours of March 1. The river fell back below flood stage by March 7. Flooding of agricultural land was fairly extensive, and some roads were flooded west and southwest of Mount Vernon. No permanent structures were known to be flooded.

Flood in WARRICK, INDIANA
From 01-MAR-03 00:01:00 to 07-MAR-03 22:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flood in POSEY, INDIANA
From 01-MAR-03 00:01:00 to 07-MAR-03 22:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flood in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 01-MAR-03 00:01:00 to 07-MAR-03 22:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A weak winter storm produced 0.5 inch to 2 inches of snow across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. Salisbury (SBY) reported 2 inches of snow. Accumulations from this storm were mostly on cars and grassy areas, with roadways remaining generally wet although some slush was reported.

Winter Weather in DORCHESTER, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 10-FEB-03 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 10-FEB-03 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-MAR-03 17:25:00 to 14-MAR-03 17:25:00 (CST)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Quarter to nickel sized hail covered the ground on the southeast side of Meridian.
A high wind event occurred over the entire Rocky Mountain Front and Eastern Glacier County on the 30th and 31st. The winds were the strongest during the late evening hours on the 30th, through the early morning hours on the 31st. A few power lines were blown down during the early morning hours on the 31st West of Pendroy.Here is a list of some of the peak wind speeds reported on the 30th:East Glacier 2E 65 mph at 2212 MST; and Browning 62 mph at 2200 MST;Here is a list of some of the peak wind speeds reported on the 31st:Pendroy 18W 60 mph at 0200 MST; and Cut Bank 59 mph at 0331 MST.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 30-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 31-MAR-03 04:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 30-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 31-MAR-03 04:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 51 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 30-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 31-MAR-03 04:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 60 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Heavy Snow in TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-MAR-03 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Snow began after midnight on 30th, accumulated 6 inches by 10 AM on 30th. 2-day snow totals: Davis 20 inches, Canaan Valley 18, Parsons 15.
Tornado in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 14:41:00 to 22-FEB-03 14:41:00 (EST)
Location: KINGS FORK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Several 50-60 foot trees pushed over into houses. Numerous tree trunks twisted and tops sheared off.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 14:05:00 to 22-FEB-03 14:05:00 (EST)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Few trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 14:30:00 to 22-FEB-03 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: CHESAPEAKE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large branches down at Interstate 64 and Dominion Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: METEOROLOGIST(NON NWS)

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 15:05:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:05:00 (EST)
Location: VIRGINIA BEACH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 15:30:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: VIRGINIA BEACH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 16:50:00 to 22-FEB-03 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A two foot diameter oak tree approximately 50 feet tall fell on a house. Other smaller trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines down. Also, some minor damage to houses.
Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-FEB-03 13:55:00 to 22-FEB-03 13:55:00 (EST)
Location: MARGARETSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Chimney knocked down by thunderstorm winds.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY NEW PT COMFORT TO CP HENRY VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: NEW POINT COMFORT
Magnitude: 68 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

A wind gust of 68 knots was measured at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY NEW PT COMFORT TO CP HENRY VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 22-FEB-03 15:06:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:06:00 (EST)
Location: KIPTOPEKE
Magnitude: 39 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

A wind gust of 39 knots was measured at Kiptopeke.
Nearly five inches of rain in a few hours resulting in widespread flooding across St. Landry Parish. Numerous roads were closed, and motorists were stranded in deep water. Hundreds of homes flooded in Eunice, which locals called the worst flooding in ten years. At the airport, water was nearly two feet deep in the offices. The library, which was still closed from Hurricane Lili last fall, had water enter the building and damage the carpet.

Flash Flood in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 21-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 21-FEB-03 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A strong cold front moved through the region around dawn on the 23rd.  This front ushered in winds that gusted between 40 and 50 MPH.  A wind gust of 50 MPH was recorded at Children's Hospital. Due to the soft saturated soil from heavy rains and snow melt, the gusty winds downed a few trees and power lines. A handful of power outages were reported.

Strong Wind in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
From 23-FEB-03 06:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 30 ES
Property damage: .1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Winter storm brought heavy snow and gusty southwest winds to the mountains of northwest and west central Montana. Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 inches at Banfield Mountain and Poorman Creek, 8 inches at Bear Mountain, 9 inches at Lookout Passand Marshall Mountain Ski Resorts, to 19 inches at Lolo Pass. Southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibility.

Winter Storm in KOOTENAI/CABINET REGION, MONTANA
From 16-FEB-03 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 11:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in LOWER CLARK FORK REGION, MONTANA
From 16-FEB-03 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 11:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in BITTERROOT / SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 16-FEB-03 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 11:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in BLACKFOOT REGION, MONTANA
From 16-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Strong winter storm impacted most of north central Idaho for several days with heavy snow and gusty west winds. Storm total snowfall ranged from one to two feet in the mountains. Lolo Pass received 28 inches of new snow and Mountain Meadows 31 inches. West to northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 35 mph, caused areas of blowing and drifting of snow and poor visibility.

Winter Storm in EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY, IDAHO
From 22-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 20-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 20-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Strong Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 30-MAR-03 09:25:00 to 30-MAR-03 09:25:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 35 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph associated with a late season winter cold front blew a large red oak tree onto a 71-year old man's car while traveling westbound on College Street.  It took nearly an hour to pull the man's body from the wreckage.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene and was determined to have died from a broken neck.  Wind gusts of 39 mph were measured at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport, some 40 miles to the northwest of the incident location.
Sustained winds over 40 mph with gusts around 65 mph in places developed at the beginning of the afternoon and persisted for 3 to 4 hours before gradually abating. The high winds blew over the roof tresses and wall framework of an industrial building under construction. One man received shoulder injuries and was transported to a hospital when he was pinned under the falling debris. The high winds also caused low visibilities in blowing snow as they accompanied a light snowfall. The low visibilities caused early closings of schools.

High Wind in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 11-FEB-03 12:15:00 to 11-FEB-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 57 MG
Property damage: .01M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 11-FEB-03 11:45:00 to 11-FEB-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 11-FEB-03 12:30:00 to 11-FEB-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 11-FEB-03 11:30:00 to 11-FEB-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 11-FEB-03 12:45:00 to 11-FEB-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 11-FEB-03 10:30:00 to 11-FEB-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 57 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Little change in the weather pattern over California brought consistently good conditions for overnight dense fog formation for the period of the 27th through the 31st (into the morning of the 1st of February) in the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley. On the morning of the 27th dense fog contributed to a fatality and 3 injuries in an accident in Kern County southeast of Bakersfield.

Dense Fog in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-JAN-03 04:45:00 to 31-JAN-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-JAN-03 04:45:00 to 31-JAN-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-JAN-03 04:45:00 to 31-JAN-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-JAN-03 04:45:00 to 31-JAN-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Morning rains of 1 to 2 inches over saturated ground caused small streams to flood and close roads.  A lull occurred in the rain, as milder air took control during the afternoon.  More showers and even some thunderstorms formed during the evening, but no renewed flooding was reported during the night.

Flood in BUCHANAN, VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 10:00:00 to 22-FEB-03 13:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-03 10:00:00 to 22-FEB-03 13:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAR-03 15:10:00 to 16-MAR-03 15:10:00 (EST)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Quarter sized hail covered the ground north of Fremont.
A High Wind Warning was issued for California zone CAZ081 at 0519 PST on 03/12 and expired at 2100 PST on 03/13.  The above observations verified the warning.  In the case of gusts, only the strongest gusts are recorded above.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-MAR-03 08:45:00 to 13-MAR-03 08:45:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 60 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The Weed RAWS recorded a gust to 60 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-MAR-03 15:45:00 to 13-MAR-03 15:45:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 64 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The Weed RAWS recorded a gust to 64 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-MAR-03 07:45:00 to 13-MAR-03 08:45:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 41 MS
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The Weed RAWS recorded a sustained wind of 40 mph at 0745 PST and 41 mph at 0845 PST.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-MAR-03 13:45:00 to 13-MAR-03 15:45:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 40 MS
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The Weed RAWS recorded sustained winds at or exceeding 40 mph during this two hour period.
Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-03 13:00:00 to 19-MAR-03 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 75 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A thunderstorm wind gust blew the roof off a home.

Hail in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-03 12:58:00 to 19-MAR-03 12:58:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Golf ball size hail was reported over much of the southern part of the county.
Hail in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 25-MAR-03 11:30:00 to 25-MAR-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Dime size hail was reported on V Highway between Piedmont and Leeper.
Heavy Snow in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 09-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 23:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow 7 miles south of Mizpah
Heavy Snow in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 09-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 23:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

6 inches of snow in Broadus
Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow in Lame Deer
Heavy Snow in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

6 inches of snow in Volborg
Heavy Snow in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

7 inches of snow in Otter
Heavy Snow in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

12 inches of snow 14 miles north of Sonnette
Heavy Snow in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

7 inches of snow 14 miles northwest of Olive
Heavy Snow in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

6 inches of snow 18 miles west of Broadus
Heavy Snow in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

6 inches of snow 21 miles southwest of Miles City
Heavy Snow in SHERIDAN FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 to 18-MAR-03 13:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

10 inches of snow 10 miles southeast of Sheridan
Heavy Snow in STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-03 16:00:00 to 18-MAR-03 16:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

10 inches of snow at Mystic Lake
High Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-FEB-03 03:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 09:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A number of trees were blown down, especially in Asheville.
Heavy Snow in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 09-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 23:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow in Hardin
Sustained winds occasionally over 40 mph with gusts as high as 62 mph developed in parts of east central South Dakota during the late morning and spread into far southeast South Dakota in the early afternoon. The high winds persisted in far southeast South Dakota into the middle of the afternoon.

High Wind in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-FEB-03 10:30:00 to 11-FEB-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-FEB-03 10:30:00 to 11-FEB-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 54 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-FEB-03 10:30:00 to 11-FEB-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-FEB-03 13:15:00 to 11-FEB-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-FEB-03 10:30:00 to 11-FEB-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Winter storm brought heavy wet snow to the mountains of western Montana. Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 inches at Warm Springs,9 inches at Stuart Mountain, 11 inches at Lolo Hot Springs and Peterson Meadows, to a foot at Snowbowl and Lost Trail Ski Resorts. Badger Pass in the West Glacier Region received 14 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in WEST GLACIER REGION, MONTANA
From 01-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in BLACKFOOT REGION, MONTANA
From 01-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in BUTTE / PINTLAR REGION, MONTANA
From 01-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in BITTERROOT / SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 01-FEB-03 07:00:00 to 02-FEB-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 24-FEB-03 00:45:00 to 24-FEB-03 11:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The Rolling Fork River at Boston crested at 35.2 feet at 4 AM EST on February 24. Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level. Some agricultural bottomland in the area is covered.
Cold-frontal passage brought strong north wind to the southern portion Interior Central California late afternoon and early evening of the 19th. In the Kern County Desert area some power line damage was reported along Highway 14 along with blowing dust/sand from the situation. Wind speed gusts were generally 40-50 MPH with one isolated report of 74 knots at Government Peak in the Southeast Kern Desert early on the morning of the 20th. On the South San Joaquin Valley floor wind speeds reached 37 MPH at Hanford and 44 MPH at Bakersfield. The strong wind caused a major power outage affecting 12,000 customers in the city of Lemoore and an additional 18,000 customers elsewhere in Kings and Southwest Fresno Counties.

Strong Wind in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 19-FEB-03 14:30:00 to 19-FEB-03 17:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 32 MG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-FEB-03 17:13:00 to 20-FEB-03 08:13:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 44 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 19-FEB-03 22:13:00 to 20-FEB-03 12:13:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 53 MG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 19-FEB-03 15:30:00 to 19-FEB-03 19:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 38 MG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SE KERN CTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 19-FEB-03 19:43:00 to 20-FEB-03 12:13:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 74 MG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A weak winter storm produced one half (0.5) to one and one half (1.5) inches of snow across portions of the Virginia northern neck, middle peninsula, and Hampton Roads area. Some specific snow totals included: Kilmarnock in Lancaster county 1.5", Saluda in Middlesex county 1.5", King and Queen in King and Queen county 1-1.5", City of Newport News 1", City of Williamsburg 1", Ruther Glen in Caroline county 0.75", and Wallops Island in Accomack county 0.5".

Winter Weather in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in NORFOLK / HAMPTON / PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in NORTHUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in ESSEX, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in JAMES CITY / WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in CAROLINE, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in WESTMORELAND, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in YORK / POQUOSON, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in NEW KENT, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in KING AND QUEEN, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in KING WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in MATHEWS, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Winter Weather in MIDDLESEX, VIRGINIA
From 14-JAN-03 22:00:00 to 15-JAN-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Hail in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-03 16:00:00 to 14-FEB-03 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: HOUSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Nickel sized hail South Post Oak near Beltway 8

Hail in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-03 16:05:00 to 14-FEB-03 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: HUFFMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Golfball sized hail.

Hail in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-03 16:10:00 to 14-FEB-03 16:10:00 (CST)
Location: CHANNELVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Quarter sized hail.

Hail in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-03 16:30:00 to 14-FEB-03 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: DAYTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Nickel sized hail

Hail in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 14-FEB-03 16:40:00 to 14-FEB-03 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: HARDIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Nickel sized hail