sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAR-06 21:44:00 to 11-MAR-06 21:44:00 (CST)
Location: OZARK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A tornado briefly touched down just west of town.  No damage occurred.

Hail in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAR-06 21:49:00 to 11-MAR-06 21:49:00 (CST)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail up to golfball size covered the ground.

Hail in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAR-06 21:28:00 to 11-MAR-06 21:28:00 (CST)
Location: HACKETT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail up to baseball size covered the ground.
Drought in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several widespread rain events during the month of March resulted in long-term drought conditions improving from extreme (D3) in northwestern Arkansas and exceptional (D4) in far west central Arkansas at the beginning of the month to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Some of the heavier rainfall amounts for the month included 5.70 inches at Midland AR, 6.23 inches at Greenwood AR, and 5.88 inches at Mountainburg AR.  Normal precipitation for the month of March is around 4.40 inches in northwestern Arkansas.  Reservoir levels improved as a result of the month's rainfall and the burn ban that was issued for the region in early December was lifted by the end of the month.Despite the much needed rainfall that occurred in March across northwestern Arkansas, major rainfall deficits continued over the long-term period.  Since October, precipitation was between nine and eleven inches below normal throughout the region.
Wildfire in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-06 11:00:00 to 01-MAR-06 23:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 15M
Crop damage: 250K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

High winds and record temperatures in the 90s combined with the already dry conditions across the area to increase the wildfire potential across parts of Oklahoma. Several wildfires occurred across the area on the first day of March. The largest fires occurred in Stephens county around the Duncan area and in Lincoln county in the Chandler area. These fires caused evacuations of many residents. The fire in Stephens county was said to be 8 miles long at times. Numerous fire personnel from federal, state, and local agencies worked together to fight the fires. Three firefighters were injured in Lincoln county. Two of the three firefighters were injured when the fire caused a propane tank to explode throwing the firefighters into the air. In Stephens county, two firefighters were severely burned when they became trapped by the blaze. One of these firefighters died in the hospital on March 24, 2006 due to burns over 50% of his body. Two other firefighters were injured by this fire due to smoke inhalation. Overall, these fires burned over 10,000 acres. The fires also burned 86 homes with 65 homes totally destroyed, along with numerous outbuildings, vehicles, farm equipment, and hay bales.
Tornado in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 23-MAR-06 15:10:00 to 23-MAR-06 15:10:00 (EST)
Location: (FLL)FT LAUDRDL INTL
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: AIRPLANE PILOT

A funnel cloud was spotted by Coral Springs PD in the vicinity of 10100 Atlantic Blvd moving southeast. Five minutes later, a pilot reported a tornado 12 miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), in the vicinity or just west of Coral Springs. The tornado was likely very short lived since no later reports of a touchdown were received.  At 3:15 PM, a spotter observed three funnel clouds from Atlantic Blvd and Highway 441 in Pompano Beach looking west, which would have placed the funnel clouds over  Margate/Coral Springs area.
Thunderstorm Wind in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-06 21:18:00 to 30-MAR-06 21:18:00 (CST)
Location: ROLAND
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down signs.
Thunderstorm Wind in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 09-MAR-06 13:23:00 to 09-MAR-06 13:23:00 (CST)
Location: GANS
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged the roof of a school.  Debris from the roof blew into a room where students were sheltering from the storm and injured 10 of the students.
Winter Weather in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 17-FEB-06 18:30:00 to 19-FEB-06 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Freezing rain and sleet caused roadways to become slick and hazardous, especially the bridges and overpasses, Friday evening. Temperatures remaining well below freezing caused the dangerous road conditions to continue throughout the holiday weekend. However, the greatest impact on the area occurred Friday evening. Roads become slick during the tail end of rush hour traffic, with over 1500 calls coming into Oklahoma City 911 during the first few hours. More than twenty injury (indirect) accidents were reported Friday night with numerous other accidents occurring across the city. An accident involving a semi brought traffic to a stand still for more than an hour on Interstate 40 near the Interstate 35 interchange. Local ambulances were working continuously Friday evening. On Saturday a tour bus rolled over on Interstate 35 near Pauls Valley in Garvin county when the driver tried to brake suddenly on the slick roadway. A 28 year old woman and 8 year old boy were killed (indirect) when they were trapped under the bus and several were injured (indirect) in the accident. With temperatures remaining below freezing and another round of wintry precipitation occurring Saturday into Sunday, roadways were slow to improve causing the cancellation of many activities and the closings of many businesses and churches across portions of central Oklahoma. Numerous accidents were reported across the area, not just in the Oklahoma City metro.
Heavy Snow in EASTERN LAKE COUNTY / WESTERN MOSQUITO RANGE ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 08-MAR-06 23:00:00 to 13-MAR-06 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A series of moist upper level disturbances pounded the highest elevations of the southwest and central mountains...especially the eastern San Juan mountains.   Several feet of snow was noted in the higher elevations of the Mosquito and Sawatch Ranges...but the summit of Wolf Creek Pass in the eastern San Juan mountains reported an impressive 100 inches of snow during this time frame.
Hail in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAR-06 16:58:00 to 11-MAR-06 16:58:00 (CST)
Location: GALESBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail covering the ground.

Hail in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAR-06 17:00:00 to 11-MAR-06 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: RAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail covering the ground.

Hail in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAR-06 20:56:00 to 11-MAR-06 20:56:00 (CST)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAR-06 18:30:00 to 11-MAR-06 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: GREENVIEW
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAR-06 18:55:00 to 11-MAR-06 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: NEW HOLLAND
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Silo blown over west of Sugar Creek.
Frost/Freeze in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 14-FEB-06 03:45:00 to 14-FEB-06 07:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Arctic high pressure settled over Florida on February 13th, and set the stage for a significant freeze and frost event over interior sections of South Florida overnight into early morning on the 14th.  This was the second freeze to affect this area in 2006, the first being on January 8th. Lowest official temperature readings were 28 at Immokalee, 29 at Palmdale, Belle Glade and Labelle, 30 at Ortona and Clewiston and 31 at South Bay and Big Cypress. Naples Municipal Airport reported a low of 34 degrees, 1 degree shy of a record for the date, and the Homestead Extension Office reported a low of 35 degrees at 2 ft. Unofficial readings from farms outside of Belle Glade registered temperatures in the mid 20s. Many of these temperature readings were the coldest since January 5th, 2001, with a few locations being the coldest since January 24th, 2003. Damage to crops was extensive, particularly to the corn and green bean crop in Western Palm Beach County. Estimated losses in this area were in the 80 to 90 percent range for green beans and 70 to 80 percent range for corn. Leafy vegetable crop damage was less, estimated at 15 to 30 percent. The corn and green bean crop is estimated to be worth at least $50 million. This is the second devastating freeze to the corn and bean crop in Western Palm Beach County in 2006, which followed damage caused by Hurricane Wilma in October 2005. The citrus crop in Southwest Florida fared quite well with no significant damage noted. Some damage to tomato crops were noted in Immokalee, but was not widespread.
High Wind in WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-FEB-06 07:00:00 to 17-FEB-06 10:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A strong cold front moved across central Pennsylvania during the morning hours of Friday, February 17th.  Strong winds occurred with, and immediately in the wake of the frontal passage across the area, downing numerous trees, and producing scattered structural damage.In Blair County, the 911 center reported hundreds of downed trees due to the strong winds.  In Altoona, on West Plank Road, a tree fell onto a Burger King restaurant, causing structural damage.  In addition, a metal roof was reportedly blown off of a house in Altoona.In Lycoming County, numerous trees and wires were reported down, with one tree falling onto a house, and another onto a car.In southern Centre County, a small piece of the scoreboard from Beaver Stadium at University Park fell off from the strong winds.Wind gusts across the area generally reached around 60 mph, although a few locally higher gusts were reported.  A peak wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at University Airport in State College, while a peak gust of 63 mph was recorded on the roof of the Walker Building at the Pennsylvania State University Campus.  Meanwhile, at the airport in Williamsport, a peak wind gust of 59 mph was recorded.
Winter Storm in DELAWARE, OKLAHOMA
From 18-FEB-06 04:30:00 to 20-FEB-06 10:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Arctic air spread into the region on the 16th setting the stage for a period of wintry precipitation as several upper level disturbances moved through the area from the 17th through the 20th.  Precipitation began during the late evening on the 17th as the first disturbance approached.  A combination of freezing rain, heavy sleet, and snow began accumulating during the late evening hours of the 17th and by daybreak on the 18th had resulted in significant impact across the region.  At least one inch of sleet accumulated across portions of Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Muskogee, McIntosh, and Sequoyah Counties.  The first round of wintry precipitation ended around midday on the 18th but another began during the evening hours of the 19th, which continued through the early morning hours of the 20th.
Thunderstorm Wind in REAL, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-06 20:05:00 to 19-MAR-06 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: LEAKEY
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Damage from a severe thunderstorm was reported by a trained spotter near Leakey.  The storm had blown down several trees along FM337 just west of the town.
Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 16-FEB-06 19:00:00 to 16-FEB-06 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

One home had damage to the roof and the front porch.
Drought in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-06 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Despite a couple of widespread precipitation events during the month, including a winter storm event, precipitation across eastern Oklahoma was between 25 and 50 percent of the normal monthly average amounts during February.  According to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, the northeastern and east-central districts received 28 percent and 30 percent of normal rainfall amounts, respectively, during the climatological winter months (December through February) resulting in the driest winter on record since 1921.  The southeastern district of the state received 49 percent of normal precipitation for the same period but still experienced the 5th driest winter on record since 1921.The continuation of the persistent dry conditions during February resulted in long-term drought conditions to become exceptional (D4) over most of eastern Oklahoma with the exception of Pawnee and Osage Counties, which were considered in extreme drought conditions (D3).  Major reservoirs remained below 70 percent of their normal pools and streamflow continued well below normal.  A burn ban that was issued for the region in mid November remained in effect through the month.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PT O'CONNOR TO ARANSAS PASS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 10-FEB-06 18:23:00 to 10-FEB-06 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: PORT O'CONNOR
Magnitude: 38 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A line of thunderstorms from Magnolia Beach to Bayside moved through the bays and nearshore waters, producing wind gusts to 38 KT at the Port O'Oconnor TCOON site and at the PTAT2 CMAN.
Winter Storm in POTTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 03-JAN-06 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-06 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A low pressure system moved into the Ohio Valley by Monday evening on January 2nd, before redeveloping along the mid Atlantic Coast and moving northeast early Tuesday, January 3rd.  With a shallow layer of cold air holding in place, precipitation in the form of mainly freezing rain and sleet affected the region from Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning.  Ice accretion from freezing rain of between one-quarter and one-third of an inch occurred, mainly across the higher elevations above 1800 feet, before the precipitation tapered off Tuesday morning.
Winter Storm in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JAN-06 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-06 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Low pressure developed along the Gulf Coast on Sunday, January 22nd, and traveled northeast to the mid Atlantic Coast by Monday, January 23rd.  This spread a swath of sleet and freezing rain across the Laurel Highlands from late Sunday into Monday morning.  Ice accretion from freezing rain of between one-quarter to one-half inch affected the region, with the most significant ice accumulations across the higher ridgetops.  The precipitation changed to plain rain by the mid morning hours of Monday.
Drought in HARDEMAN, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-06 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought conditions continued across western north Texas throughout the month of February. Mainly extreme (D3) drought conditions were reported across the area. The dry conditions continued to exacerbate already difficult fire weather conditions, with wildfires in parts of the area. The drought was also affecting ranchers and farmers whose farm ponds for the animals were low or dry and pasture grass was less than ideal for feeding large numbers of livestock.
Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 18-FEB-06 15:33:00 to 18-FEB-06 15:33:00 (CST)
Location: CAPPS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds snapped off three power poles.
Hail in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-06 07:16:00 to 02-FEB-06 07:25:00 (CST)
Location: BELZONI
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A swath of dime to nickel sized hail fell from just west of Belzoni to a few miles north of town.
Blizzard in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-06 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-06 09:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard conditions affected a portion of northeast Montana.  The storm was slow moving and tracked from the Great Basin into the central Plains.  Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the areas that observed blizzard conditions.  The snowfall was accompanied by east to southeast wind of 20 to 40 mph with stronger gusts.  The strong wind produced considerable blowing and drifting snow.   As the strong wind lasted for 36 to 48 hours, it caused a prolonged period of reduced visibility to less than a quarter of a mile and poor road conditions due to the extensive blowing and drifting snow.  Several areas reported snowdrifts of 2 to 4 feet, and a few spots in the Big Sheep Mountains had snowdrifts over 6 feet deep.   Whiteout conditions were reported at times in Wibaux and Richland Counties, as well across the Big Sheep Mountains.  Heavier snowfall amounts include:Terry (Prairie County): 8 inches with drifts 2 feet deep10 S Lindsay (Dawson County): drifts 5 feet deep
Thunderstorm Wind in LATIMER, OKLAHOMA
From 11-MAR-06 23:08:00 to 11-MAR-06 23:08:00 (CST)
Location: YANUSH
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees.
Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-06 19:05:00 to 31-MAR-06 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Ham radio operator estimated winds to be around 70 mph in thunderstorm wind gust.
Heavy Snow in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 18-MAR-06 21:00:00 to 20-MAR-06 11:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A prolonged upslope pattern produced resulted in heavy snow across much of the southeast Wyoming plains.  By the time the snow ended on the 20th, Cheyenne Wy. received around 12 inches of snow with around 13 inches reported from Torrington and Yoder, Wy.  9 inches of snow was reported in Pine Bluffs, Wy.
Heavy Snow in SOUTHWEST CARBON, WYOMING
From 08-MAR-06 04:00:00 to 08-MAR-06 16:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Heavy snow fell over much of Carbon County, Wy with the highest amounts over the mountainous terrain.  22 inches of snow was reported at the Snowy Range Ski resort west of Centennial, Wy with 10 to 15 inches common over the remainder of the mountains.
Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-06 19:10:00 to 19-MAR-06 19:10:00 (MST)
Location: QUEEN
Magnitude: 59 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The Remote Automated Weather Station at Queen, New Mexico recorded a wind gust of 68 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-06 16:00:00 to 19-MAR-06 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Severe thunderstorm winds snapped a power pole in two in the La Huerta area of northeastern Carlsbad.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-06 21:45:00 to 19-MAR-06 21:45:00 (MST)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Penny size hail was reported 13 miles south of Eunice on New Mexico Highway 18.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-06 21:50:00 to 19-MAR-06 21:50:00 (MST)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Quarter size hail was reported two miles east of Hobbs on U.S. Highway 62/180.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-06 20:15:00 to 19-MAR-06 20:45:00 (MST)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Pea to Nickel size hail accumulated to a depth of two inches on U.S. Highway 62/180 south of Carlsbad, near Black River Village.  The accumulated hail caused cars to slide off the road, including one accident that didn't result in any injuries.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-06 20:30:00 to 19-MAR-06 22:30:00 (MST)
Location: CARLSBAD
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A NWS trained spotter reported six inches of running water over the Old Cavern Highway (Eddy County Road 748) from Carlsbad to eight miles south of Carlsbad.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 19-MAR-06 20:51:00 to 19-MAR-06 20:51:00 (MST)
Location: CARLSBAD ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel size hail fell on Dark Canyon Road, six miles south of the Carlsbad airport.
Drought in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-06 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 500K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought conditions continued throughout the month of February. The severe to exceptional drought conditions (D2-D4) ranged from D2 in northwest portions to D4 in southeast parts of the area. However, the exceptional (D4) drought area had diminished slightly across southeast Oklahoma due to some rainfall, but the extreme (D3) drought area had expanded further northwest across the area. The drought conditions continued to exacerbate the wildfire conditions across the area. Numerous wildfires occurred throughout the month burning more than 50,000 acres. On February 12 around 15:30 CST, a grass fire just north of Pauls Valley caused the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 to be closed and traffic diverted. The interstate was reopened around 18:00 CST. Several fires also occurred across the area on February 27. One fire near Woodward, OK threatened an iodine plant. The fire burned approximately 1,200 acres. Another fire near McLoud in northwestern Pottawatomie county destroyed an unoccupied mobile home. A fire in east Noble in Cleveland county threatened many homes and businesses. A nursing home and day care were immediately evacuated as a precaution. This fire burned at least 50 large round hay bales and caused power outages in the area due to damaged power lines.The scorched land and dry conditions were continuing to affect farmers and ranchers due to low or dry farm ponds and burned pasture and hay.
Hail in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 08-MAR-06 23:39:00 to 08-MAR-06 23:39:00 (CST)
Location: RINGLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail was observed on Highway 70.

Hail in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 09-MAR-06 00:05:00 to 09-MAR-06 00:15:00 (CST)
Location: RUBOTTOM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The golfball size hail fell from Rubottom to Lake Murray.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-MAR-06 00:20:00 to 09-MAR-06 00:20:00 (CST)
Location: ARDMORE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A traffic sign was blown down.