sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Locally heavy upslope snowfall developed over the northern Black Hills. Snowfall amounts from Lead to Cheyenne Crossing measured around twelve inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 28-MAR-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
The Rentz Fire burned 450 acres on State Highway 359 near the Duval/Webb County line.  Two homes and a uranium plant were threatened.  Multiple local fire departments along and the Texas Forest Service responded.  The exact beginning and containment time were not known at the time of this writing.

Wildfire in DUVAL, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 14-MAR-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Rentz Fire burned 450 acres on State Highway 359 near the Duval/Webb County line.  Two homes and a uranium plant were threatened.  Multiple local fire departments along and the Texas Forest Service responded.  The exact beginning and containment time were not known at the time of this writing.
A brief period of heavy snow developed over southern portions of the Front Range Foothills.  Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 5 to nearly 10 inches.  Some totals included:  9.5 inches, 4 miles west-northwest of Conifer; 8.5 inches, 1 mile west of Evergreen; with 8 inches, 3 miles northeast of Bergen Park and St. Mary's Glacier.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON & W DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / NE PARK COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Peak storm totals included: 9.5 inches, 4 miles west-northwest of Conifer; 8.5 inches, 1 mile west of Evergreen; with 8 inches, 3 miles northeast of Bergen Park and St. Mary's Glacier.
An upper level disturbance passing over southeast Texas produced severe weather.

Funnel Cloud in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 10-MAR-08 12:30:00 to 10-MAR-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXAS CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was sighted in Texas City.

Funnel Cloud in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 10-MAR-08 11:18:00 to 10-MAR-08 11:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HOU)HOBBY ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A Hobby Airport tower observer spotted the funnel cloud that lasted six minutes.

Hail in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 10-MAR-08 12:32:00 to 10-MAR-08 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTA FE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in the town of Santa Fe.
During the afternoon of March 18th, a strong area of low pressure developed across east Texas and lifted northeast into Arkansas. This deepening surface low increased the pressure gradient across the region and provided sustained winds between 30 and 35 mph with some gusts between 40 and 50 mph. These gradient winds caused sporadic damage across the parishes of northeast Louisiana and portions of central and southwest Mississippi. Scattered trees were blown down, some on power lines, which caused power outages. A couple trees fell on homes and two on vehicles which caused 2 injuries.
During the overnight and early morning hours of March 19th, the strong surface low and upper level disturbance helped push a cold front through the area. A line of thunderstorms developed along the front and brought scattered wind damage to portions of central and southern Mississippi.

Strong Wind in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 18-MAR-08 15:09:00 to 18-MAR-08 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.20K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down along with numerous large limbs. This tree damage occurred from strong gradient winds.

Strong Wind in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 18-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the parish. One tree fell on a moving vehicle and caused 1 injury.

Strong Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 18-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 18-MAR-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong gradient winds downed several trees and 3 power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 19-MAR-08 00:10:00 to 19-MAR-08 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROGMORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home in Frogmore sustained roof damage.
A strong area of low pressure moved across northwest Illinois and southeast Wisconsin.  Gulf moisture was plentiful and heavy snow and gusty winds to near 30 mph affected the northern part of the state.  Winter storm conditions continued into early April 1st.  The highest snowfall totals included 9.2 inches in Florence (Florence Co.), 8.8 inches near Laona (Forest Co.), 8.6 inches at Merrill (Lincoln Co.) and 8.0 inches at Eagle River (Vilas Co.).

Winter Storm in VILAS, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in ONEIDA, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in FOREST, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in FLORENCE, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in NORTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Unknown

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in LANGLADE, WISCONSIN
From 31-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer
A cold front pushed south into the area and stalled, with high pressure over Canada pushing cold surface air south into upstate New York and northeast Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, a strong low pressure system moved northeast along the frontal boundary, and brought a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow to the area. Several locations in Bradford County received one half inch of ice, bringing down trees and power lines.

Ice Storm in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Ice accumulations brought trees down across the higher elevations, causing power outages in Smithfield Township.
During the afternoon, in a cold and unstable airmass, thunderstorm activity formed across the forecast area. A few of these storms produced gusty winds which resulted in localized damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OREGON
From 28-MAR-08 14:10:00 to 28-MAR-08 14:10:00 (PST-8)
Location: WOODBURN
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A strong wind gust toppled a 60 foot tree, which was approximately a foot to a foot and a half in diameter. The tree fell on a car, trapping a man inside. The man was later helped out of the car, and no injuries were reported.
Another strong low pressure system moving through the Pacific Northwest brought high winds to portions of southeast California and western Nevada.

High Wind in EASTERN SIERRA SLOPES OF INYO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 19-APR-08 20:00:00 to 19-APR-08 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust occurred 5 miles WSW of Independence during a downslope wind event in the lee of the Sierra.

High Wind in OWENS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 19-APR-08 23:42:00 to 19-APR-08 23:42:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust occurred 4 miles NW of Independence during a downslope wind event in the lee of the Sierra.

High Wind in OWENS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-APR-08 01:54:00 to 20-APR-08 01:54:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust occurred 9 miles W of Bishop.

Dust Storm in WESTERN MOJAVE DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 20-APR-08 00:00:00 to 20-APR-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The California Highway Patrol closed Interstate 15 near Barstow during the early morning hours due to zero visibility in blowing dust.  The peak wind recorded during the event was 48 knots at the Barstow-Daggett airport ASOS.
High pressure was centered directly over the Lower Ohio Valley early in the morning. Widespread freezing temperatures occurred under the influence of this cold high pressure system. Low temperatures were near 30 degrees across southern Illinois.

Frost/Freeze in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-08 02:00:00 to 15-APR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A cold front pushed south into the area and stalled, with high pressure over Canada pushing cold surface air south into upstate New York and northeast Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, a strong low pressure system moved northeast along the frontal boundary, and brought a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow to the area. Several locations from the Finger Lakes region to the central southern tier of New York received one half inch of ice, bringing down trees and power lines.

Ice Storm in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Accumulating ice brought down trees and wires in Addison and Erwin.

Ice Storm in YATES, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One-half inch of ice was measured.

Ice Storm in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One-half inch of ice was measured.

Ice Storm in SCHUYLER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One-half inch of ice was measured.

Ice Storm in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One-half inch of ice was measured.

Ice Storm in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One-half inch of ice was measured.

Ice Storm in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One-half inch of ice brought down large tree branches.

Ice Storm in CHENANGO, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One-half inch of ice accumulation was measured.
The 322 Fire began in Dimmit County and spread into La Salle County, burning 67,500 acres combined.  The fire began on the Piloncia Ranch near Artesia Wells and made into to within 4 miles of the city of Cotulla in La Salle County.  135 homes were threatened and saved.  One research center, three outbuildings, three camp houses, one lodge, five RV pop-ups, and three buildings were destroyed by the fire.  Numerous local, state, federal and private resources responded.  The exact beginning and containment time were not known at the time of this writing.

Wildfire in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 14-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 16-MAR-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The 322 Fire began in Dimmit County and spread into La Salle County, burning 67,500 acres combined.  The fire began on the Piloncia Ranch near Artesia Wells and made into to within 4 miles of the city of Cotulla in La Salle County.  135 homes were threatened and saved.  One research center, three outbuildings, three camp houses, one lodge, five RV pop-ups, and three buildings were destroyed by the fire.  Numerous local, state, federal and private resources responded.  The exact beginning and containment time were not known at the time of this writing.
Another strong low pressure system moving through the Pacific Northwest brought high winds to portions of southeast California and western Nevada.

High Wind in ESMERALDA/CENTRAL NYE, NEVADA
From 27-APR-08 00:00:00 to 27-APR-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated winds gusting over 60 mph in the town of Dyer.  Visibility was near zero, with rocks blowing through the air.  The wind and rocks damaged the roof of the spotter's house.
A storm system moved across the Northern Plains, bringing heavy snow to portions of northwestern South Dakota. Snowfall amounts of four to eight inches were common across the area, with the highest amounts across Perkins and northern Meade Counties.

Heavy Snow in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 27-MAR-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 27-MAR-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A strong upper level trough dropped south out of the plains and helped to evolve a surface low pressure system across the northern Gulf of Mexico which then intensified as it lifted into the southeast United States. This upper trough slowed and intensified across the Lower Mississippi River Valley Friday afternoon, and brought a large swath of rare March snow to some of the region. The heaviest snow fell mainly to the northwest and north of the National Weather Service Jackson forecast area. However, a decent section of the northwest and north central portion of the service area received anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow. The heaviest occurred across extreme northern Chicot County where Dermott measured around 5 inches and then across Bolivar County where 3-6 inches occurred.

Heavy Snow in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 07-MAR-08 13:20:00 to 07-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow slowly accumulated across the parish through the afternoon and evening with the highest amounts, around 2 inches, accumulated across the far northern portions of the parish near the Arkansas state line.
An upper level disturbance moved over the Mid South on the evening of March 31st and showers and thunderstorms developed across eastern Arkansas. Some of the stronger storms produced large hail and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 19:31:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Lynn. Several roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 19:36:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Ravenden. Several roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 19:25:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Pocahontas. Several roads in and around Pocahontas were flooded.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 19:20:00 to 31-MAR-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 19:55:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 20:05:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 21:35:00 to 31-MAR-08 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Oak Grove Heights. Several roads were flooded.

Lightning in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 20:30:00 to 31-MAR-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a transformer at Arkansas State University outside of Kays Hall. 400 students had to be evacuated due to smoke from the transformer.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 19:10:00 to 31-MAR-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENDEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Extreme dry conditions continued across Deep South Texas during the month of March. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) reported the soil moisture was abnormally to excessively dry over Deep South Texas. The United States Drought Monitor indicated that the drought conditions deteriorated to severe in western Brooks and Hidalgo County by late March. Fire bans continued over much of Deep South Texas for all of the month.

Drought in HIDALGO, TEXAS
From 25-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe (D2) drought conditions stretched into Hidalgo County, TX, by March 25th, and continued to worsen through the end of the month.

Drought in BROOKS, TEXAS
From 25-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe (D2) drought conditions stretched into Brooks County, TX, by March 25th, and continued to worsen through the end of the month.
The passage of another vigorous surface trough and associated cold front maintained strong and gusty winds behind it, with frequent sustained winds above 30 mph and gusts at or above 40 mph in many locations for a while during the afternoon of March 3rd.  Unfortunately, the gusty northwest winds and rapidly falling humidity contributed to the spread of several wild fires, particularly across the Lower and Middle Rio Grande Valley from Starr and Jim Hogg County west to Zapata County.

Wildfire in JIM HOGG, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Alta Vista Fire, located near Farm-to-Market (FM) road 1017 20 miles north of La Gloria (Starr County) burned 3000 acres in the Alta Vista Ranch during at least the afternoon and evening of March 3rd.
No homes or structures were threatened. Several local fire departments and other agencies from Hidalgo, Starr and Jim Hogg County responded.

Wildfire in ZAPATA, TEXAS
From 03-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 03-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The La Perla Fire developed rapidly and spread to 1011 acres on the   La Perla Ranch, just 5 miles from the town of San Ygnacio. Mandatory evacuations were ordered for the town by Emergency Management officials. The evacuees went to the Zapata Community Center. Six homes were threatened; one outbuilding was destroyed. The evacuation order was lifted by the 4th as the winds subsided and the fire was contained. Responders included personnel from Zapata County and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
A nearly stationary front setup across southern Missouri on the 27th. The front pushed into Arkansas on the 28th and 29th, and was followed by cooler air.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-08 22:40:00 to 27-MAR-08 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down in the Pack Saddle area.
A severe thunderstorm produced some nickel sized hail over western Platte county.

Hail in PLATTE, WYOMING
From 21-MAY-08 17:15:00 to 21-MAY-08 17:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHEATLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A strong upper level low near the Bering Strait brought a period of strong westerly flow aloft across the Western Alaska Range. The strong westerly flow aloft combined with a strong area of low pressure that tracked across interior Alaska to produce heavy snow from the evening of the 13th through the afternoon of the 14th.  Summit Lake observed 17 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in DENALI, ALASKA
From 13-APR-08 18:00:00 to 14-APR-08 16:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter