sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Flash Flood in WASHOE, NEVADA
From 23-JUL-03 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-03 15:10:00 (PST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy thunderstorm rains cause mud and debris to flow across Eastlake Boulevard in Washoe Valley.
This wildfire became known as the Beaver Fire and occurred in the Uncompahgre National Forest. The fire consumed 165 acres of timber.

Wildfire in SAN MIGUEL, COLORADO
From 05-JUL-03 14:00:00 to 09-JUL-03 12:00:00 (MST)
Location: PLACERVILLE
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Tornado in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 01-AUG-03 18:50:00 to 01-AUG-03 18:55:00 (EST)
Location: ALBANY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Distinct right moving supercell produced a weak tornado near Albany. The tornado continued northeast into Jay county in the Northern Indiana CWA. A barn was destroyed and a couple of homes recieved minor damage, otherwise there was only damage to trees.

Tornado in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 01-AUG-03 18:55:00 to 01-AUG-03 19:02:00 (EST)
Location: RIDGEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Second tornado was formed from parent supercell. This one was again an F0 and touched down 9 miles west of Ridgeville in northwest Randolph county. The tornado traveled 1 mile and damaged only trees and power lines.
Flood in SUSITNA VALLEY, ALASKA
From 16-JUL-03 23:00:00 to 17-JUL-03 12:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An unusual winter storm affected areas of the northern Susitna Valley to McKinley National park.  A rare cold front passage occurred across interior Alaska dipping as far south as the Talkeetna area. Warm moist air flowed into this front from the Cook Inlet region causing a convergence zone. Expected 24 hour QPF was around 3 inches for the northern Susitna Valley for this event. The cold air did push south of the Alaska range and caused the snow to occur down to an elevation of approximately 1500 feet. Water equivalent amounts ranged from2.64 inches in 24 hours at Trapper Creek to 5.7 inches at Cantwell. Minor flooding occurred north of Talkeetna. Whole trees were floating down the Jack River, near Cantwell, and local residents reported not having ever seen that in all the years they lived there.
Another strong storm moved into northwest Alaska bringing heavy rain into the interior and south central regions of the state. Rainfall amounts were reported at 7.45 inches over a day and a half period at the base of Ruth Glacier. Talkeetna reported 1.78 inches and Hatcher Pass reported 2.34 inches in a 24 hour period. This event occurred 11 days after a previous major flood event that occurred over the same region July 16-17. High freezing levels and extremely moist soil conditions contributed to the excessive runoff that lead to the rapid rise of many of the small streams in the Susitna Valley.  Four inches of water was reported along the Parks Highway at Honolulu Creek. Some erosion is occurring at the approaches to the bridge across Honolulu Creek. Carlo Creek, 12 miles south of Denali park entrance, mile 223.9 of the Parks Highway, had one lane partially eroded away and crews are filling it back in. Susitna Landing had water in the parking lot and campground. Railroad tracks sustained washout damage near Curry, about 20 miles north of Talkeetna.

Flood in SUSITNA VALLEY, ALASKA
From 27-JUL-03 04:00:00 to 29-JUL-03 12:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A complex of severe thunderstorms moved slowly across the Poplar Bluff area, producing large hail and strong winds. Emergency management officials reported nickel to quarter size hail all over the city of Poplar Bluff, along with wind gusts estimated to 65 MPH. The state highway patrol reported golf ball size hail along Highway 67 at M Highway.

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-03 14:39:00 to 03-AUG-03 14:39:00 (CST)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-03 14:17:00 to 03-AUG-03 14:17:00 (CST)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-03 13:40:00 to 03-AUG-03 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-03 14:17:00 to 03-AUG-03 14:32:00 (CST)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Tornado in SOMERSET, MARYLAND
From 14-JUL-03 08:11:00 to 14-JUL-03 08:11:00 (EST)
Location: CRISFIELD
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Waterspout that moved just onshore over a marsh, then dissipated. No damage occurred.
Two trees reported down by sheriff's office.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 16-AUG-03 01:45:00 to 16-AUG-03 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: SHADY VLY
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Several trees reported down by 911 dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 16-AUG-03 01:20:00 to 16-AUG-03 01:20:00 (EST)
Location: ELIZABETHTON
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A few trees reported down by 911 dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 16-AUG-03 01:15:00 to 16-AUG-03 01:15:00 (EST)
Location: PINEY FLATS
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Three trees reported down by highway department.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-03 19:15:00 to 20-AUG-03 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: TELLICO PLAINS
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
Separate dime size hail reports from spotters.

Hail in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-03 13:47:00 to 04-AUG-03 13:49:00 (EST)
Location: MUNCIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-03 13:05:00 to 04-AUG-03 13:07:00 (EST)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, MARYLAND
From 22-JUL-03 15:56:00 to 22-JUL-03 15:56:00 (EST)
Location: VIENNA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large tree down on power line.
High water was reported over numerous side roads in the Hopkinsville area. Several roads were closed, including a primary route. In Todd County, water was reported over a few roadways, including Highways 181 and 102.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-AUG-03 13:26:00 to 02-AUG-03 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash Flood in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 02-AUG-03 13:28:00 to 02-AUG-03 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Heavy Rain in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 29-AUG-03 14:00:00 to 29-AUG-03 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Torrential downpours caused street flooding. A vehicle that stalled in deep water was pushed out by police. Traffic was diverted from an intersection when storm drains could not handle the runoff.
Dying thunderstorms produced wind gusts up to 58 mph in Hastings.  Several branches fell on power lines resulting in sporadic power outages around town.  The wind was associated with a "Heat Burst".  At the same time, the temperature rose to 91 degrees at the Hastings Airport.

Strong Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-03 23:23:00 to 03-JUL-03 23:23:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 51 MG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A second night of high winds pounded south-central Nebraska.  Thunderstorms rolled across the region north of U. S. Highway 6 with strongest winds noted from Ord to Osceola.  Wind gusts up to 70 mph were reported in Greeley and Polk counties with extensive tree and power line damage in both counties.  The wind took a green house at an Ord business and did minor damage throughout the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 22:30:00 to 05-JUL-03 22:45:00 (CST)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 18:30:00 to 05-JUL-03 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 100K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 21:03:00 to 05-JUL-03 21:05:00 (CST)
Location: ORD ARPT
Magnitude: 54 MG
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Thunderstorm Wind in GREELEY, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 21:30:00 to 05-JUL-03 21:45:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm Wind in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 21:59:00 to 05-JUL-03 21:59:00 (CST)
Location: FULLERTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 22:05:00 to 05-JUL-03 22:05:00 (CST)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 22:25:00 to 05-JUL-03 22:25:00 (CST)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-03 18:25:00 to 05-JUL-03 18:25:00 (CST)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Lightning was the probable cause of this wildfire which was named the Maverick Fire. The fire occurred on Bureau of Land Management public lands and consumed 1,161 acres of mixed conifer forest, oak brush, and grass. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 528 thousand dollars.

Wildfire in MESA, COLORADO
From 22-JUL-03 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-03 12:00:00 (MST)
Location: GRAND JCT
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
A storm system moved north along the New England coast Wednesday night, December 17th and into eastern Canada early Thursday, December 18th. Rain and freezing rain during the day of December 17th, changed to snow in the evening and was heavy at times overnight before it tapered off to snow flurries early Thursday, December 18th. Snow accumulations in both Chittenden and Franklin counties was 8 to 15 inches. In eastern Addison county, snowfall accumulations were around 8 inches.

Winter Storm in WESTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 18-DEC-03 04:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 18-DEC-03 04:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 18-DEC-03 04:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 18-DEC-03 04:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 18-DEC-03 04:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Several fences and a small shed were blown down from estimated winds of 52 knots ( 60 mph ).

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 08-JUL-03 18:35:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:35:00 (EST)
Location: EASTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Tropical Storm in ATASCOSA, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-03 18:00:00 to 15-JUL-03 23:30:00 (CST)
Property damage: 700K
Crop damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The high winds from former Hurricane Claudette,  now Tropical Storm Claudette,  struck in the evening of July 15 and continued through most of the night - mainly over the southern part of the county.  Winds were unofficially estimated at between 60 and 70 mph with gusts near 80 mph.  About 100 homes lost power for a period of several hours to two days.  5 to 6 trailers were blown over by the high winds along mile markers 81 and 91 of I-37 in southern Atascosa County.  Minor damage was reported to 6 homes, most of it to the roofs.  The greatest tragedy of the Hurricane occurred near 7 pm in the evening when a 13 year-old boy from Jourdanton was leaving his front yard to get in a vehicle.  Just before he entered the vehicle, a large tree was blown over by the high winds and landed on top of him.  In spite of rapid response by neighbors and EMS, the youth died.
Three trees reported down by utility company including two between Lake City and Clinton and one along highway 330.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-AUG-03 18:30:00 to 17-AUG-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY
Numerous trees and power lines reported down by sheriff's office.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 17-AUG-03 13:26:00 to 17-AUG-03 13:26:00 (EST)
Location: CHURCH HILL
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Several trees reported down by sheriff's office.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, TENNESSEE
From 17-AUG-03 14:20:00 to 17-AUG-03 14:20:00 (EST)
Location: SNEEDVILLE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Several trees reported down by highway department.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 17-AUG-03 14:30:00 to 17-AUG-03 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: LIMESTONE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
Numerous trees and power lines reported down by 911 dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, TENNESSEE
From 17-AUG-03 15:00:00 to 17-AUG-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: SNEEDVILLE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Flash Flood in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 30-JUL-03 14:45:00 to 30-JUL-03 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: EASTVILLE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Extensive flooding to secondary roads, as well as portions of Route 13.
Thunderstorm Wind in POWHATAN, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-03 18:42:00 to 28-JUL-03 18:42:00 (EST)
Location: CLAYVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind in AMELIA, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-03 18:15:00 to 29-JUL-03 18:15:00 (EST)
Location: WILSONS CORNER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Several trees down across Route 38.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SMITH PT TO WINDMILL PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 09-JUL-03 17:24:00 to 09-JUL-03 17:24:00 (EST)
Location: SMITH PT
Magnitude: 43 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust of 43 knots measured at Lewisetta.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SMITH PT TO WINDMILL PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 09-JUL-03 18:36:00 to 09-JUL-03 18:36:00 (EST)
Location: SMITH PT
Magnitude: 37 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust of 37 knots measured at Rappahannock Light.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY NEW PT COMFORT TO CP HENRY VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 09-JUL-03 18:42:00 to 09-JUL-03 18:42:00 (EST)
Location: KIPTOPEKE
Magnitude: 39 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust of 39 knots measured at Kiptopeke.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in NC-VA BDR TO CURRITUCK BEACH LT OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 11-JUL-03 22:00:00 to 11-JUL-03 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: NC-VA BORDER
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: BUOY

Wind gust of 50 knots measured at DUCN7.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP CHARLES LT VA TO NC-VA BDR OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 11-JUL-03 22:00:00 to 11-JUL-03 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: CAPE CHARLES LIGHT
Magnitude: 36 MG
Reported by: BUOY

Wind gust of 36 knots measured at CHLV2.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP CHARLES LT VA TO NC-VA BDR OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 11-JUL-03 21:00:00 to 11-JUL-03 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: CAPE CHARLES LIGHT
Magnitude: 45 MG
Reported by: BUOY

Wind gust of 45 knots measured at CHLV2.
Flash Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 11-AUG-03 01:30:00 to 11-AUG-03 02:00:00 (EST)
Location: FREEPORT
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Four inches of rain in less than three hours flooded a portion of Highway 20 where a foot of water covered the highway.  Reported by the Walton County EMA.
Thunderstorm Wind in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-03 23:22:00 to 08-JUL-03 23:22:00 (CST)
Location: HIGHMORE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Sixty mph winds blew the doors off of a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-03 23:00:00 to 08-JUL-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: AGAR
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Sixty mph winds brought down a large evergreen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-JUL-03 23:02:00 to 08-JUL-03 23:02:00 (CST)
Location: ONIDA
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

High winds brought down many large tree branches.
Two trees reported down by highway department on Vonore road off of highway 72.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 15-AUG-03 20:25:00 to 15-AUG-03 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: LOUDON
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
Two trees reported down by highway department at the intersection of Halls and Tipton Station roads and along Neubert Springs road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 15-AUG-03 20:35:00 to 15-AUG-03 20:35:00 (EST)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
Tropical Storm in FRIO, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-03 19:00:00 to 16-JUL-03 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High winds from former Hurricane Claudette, now Tropical Storm Claudette, were unofficially estimated at 50 to 60 mph.  The winds blew down trees and caused minor roof damage to about a dozen homes in the southern part of the county.
Tropical Storm in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-03 21:00:00 to 16-JUL-03 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Former Hurricane Claudette, now Tropical Storm Claudette, produced winds unofficially estimated at 50 to 60 mph over Dimmit County.  The winds knocked down trees and caused minor damage to homes, mainly in the southern part of the county.
Tropical Storm in ZAVALA, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-03 21:00:00 to 16-JUL-03 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High winds from  former Hurricane Claudette, now Tropical Storm Claudette, struck southern Zavala County just before midnight.  The winds were unofficially estimated at 40 to 50 mph.  They blew down trees and caused some minor damage to roofs in Crystal City.
Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-03 20:50:00 to 15-AUG-03 20:50:00 (EST)
Location: MURPHY
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY
Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 15-AUG-03 20:50:00 to 15-AUG-03 21:15:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY
Several trees and power lines reported down by utility company.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-03 21:00:00 to 15-AUG-03 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY
Flash Flood in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-03 16:40:00 to 02-AUG-03 18:15:00 (EST)
Location: HINESVILLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Very heavy rainfall flooded many roads including South Main Street, Bacon Road, and Easy Street.  Several vehicles were trapped in the water and a house was flooded.
Lightning was the probable cause of this wildfire which became known as the JB Fire. The fire occurred on Bureau of Land Management public lands and consumed 1,007 acres of ponderosa pine, sage, oak brush, and grass. Five residences and four commercial properties were threatened by the fire.

Wildfire in MESA, COLORADO
From 19-JUL-03 14:00:00 to 24-JUL-03 12:00:00 (MST)
Location: GRAND JCT
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Heat in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 21-AUG-03 14:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 20:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High temperatures reached the middle to upper 90s during the afternoon hours of August 21st.  Heat indices ranged from 105 to 110 degrees.  Northerly Island and Midway Airport reached 97 degrees while Ohare Airport reached 95 degrees.  Temperatures were also in the middle 90s across much of the rest of Northern Illinois.  No fatalities were reported from the heat.
Heat in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 25-AUG-03 10:00:00 to 26-AUG-03 20:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

High temperatures reached the lower to middle 90s on August 25th and 26th with heat indices in the middle to upper 90s.  One person died of a heat stroke in Skokie and another person died of heat stress in Chicago.
Lightning was the probable cause of this wildfire which occurred in the San Juan National Forest. The fire became known as the Devil Creek Fire and consumed 235 acres of mixed conifer forest and oak brush. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 294 thousand dollars.

Wildfire in ARCHULETA, COLORADO
From 19-JUL-03 15:00:00 to 22-JUL-03 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: PAGOSA SPGS
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
This wildfire was likely caused by lightning and became known as the Hamilton Fire. The fire occurred on Bureau of Land Management public lands and consumed 2,064 acres of pinyon pine and juniper. The fire threatened 3 residences. The estimated cost of fighting the fire was 290 thousand dollars.

Wildfire in SAN MIGUEL, COLORADO
From 20-JUL-03 14:00:00 to 24-JUL-03 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: NORWOOD
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Numerous trees of varying sizes were blown down or snapped and large branches broken from estimated wind gusts of 61 knots ( 70 mph ) due to a microburst. A chimney was blown off a house and portions of the metal roof of a potato storage building were peeled back or removed.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 08-JUL-03 18:40:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:40:00 (EST)
Location: FT FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY
Power lines were blown down from estimated wind gusts of 50 knots ( 58 mph ).

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 18-JUL-03 13:20:00 to 18-JUL-03 13:20:00 (EST)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Trees were blown down from estimated wind gusts of 50 knots ( 58 mph ).

Thunderstorm Wind in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 18-JUL-03 13:40:00 to 18-JUL-03 13:40:00 (EST)
Location: HERMON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm winds on the afternoon of the 16th downed trees and power lines onto Garrett Road in Eden.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUL-03 16:05:00 to 16-JUL-03 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 9th produced damaging winds.Thunderstorm winds downed trees 4 miles north of Princeton, across Summers County, in Renick, Athens and Sinks Grove,

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-JUL-03 12:15:00 to 09-JUL-03 12:15:00 (EST)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMERS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-JUL-03 12:20:00 to 09-JUL-03 12:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-JUL-03 13:00:00 to 09-JUL-03 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-JUL-03 12:40:00 to 09-JUL-03 12:40:00 (EST)
Location: RENICK
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-JUL-03 12:35:00 to 09-JUL-03 12:35:00 (EST)
Location: SINKS GROVE
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-JUL-03 22:15:00 to 03-JUL-03 22:25:00 (CST)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: .1M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, including large trees blown down. Power lines and poles were blown down by the wind and also damaged by tree debris. Power outages and at least two small fires resulted from damaged power lines. Minor damage to homes and buildings resulted mainly from falling trees and debris.
Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 03-JUL-03 23:40:00 to 03-JUL-03 23:40:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including trees of unknown size blown down. A camper was damaged by tree debris near Loon Lake.
Waterspout in S SANTEE R TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 03-AUG-03 11:40:00 to 03-AUG-03 11:50:00 (EST)
Location: FOLLY BEACH
Reported by: BUOY

Charleston county life guards at Folly Beach reported a waterspout just off the coast.