sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Monsoon moisture triggered thunderstorms which produced severe weather and flash flooding in the Mojave Desert.

Hail in CLARK, NEVADA
From 30-AUG-08 15:00:00 to 30-AUG-08 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MESQUITE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 30-AUG-08 15:25:00 to 30-AUG-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MESQUITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several roads in the northeast part of Mesquite were flooded up to 18 inches deep.  Mud and rocks were also washed onto some roads.
Isolated strong thunderstorms developed in a moist and unstable airmass.

Funnel Cloud in ST. BERNARD, LOUISIANA
From 21-AUG-08 14:45:00 to 21-AUG-08 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERAUX
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was briefly observed.
Scattered strong thunderstorms affected the coastal waters of southeast Louisiana and Mississippi in advance of a cold front and in association with an upper level disturbance moving across the lower Mississippi Valley.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SW PASS OF THE MS R TO ATCHAFALAYA R LA OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 12-AUG-08 22:36:00 to 12-AUG-08 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND ISLE
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PASCAGOULA MS TO SW PASS OF MS R 20 TO 60NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 13-AUG-08 08:49:00 to 13-AUG-08 08:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: VENICE
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy
A weak push of monsoon moisture brought another round of thunderstorms to the Mojave Desert.  A few of the storms produced strong winds and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 08-SEP-08 18:48:00 to 08-SEP-08 20:48:00 (PST-8)
Location: TECOPA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 127 was flooded 10 miles south of Shoshone.  A deputy lost his patrol car in the floodwaters, which he estimated to be at least 20 inches deep in two places.
Heavy rains brought about minor flooding to portions of central Kansas.  A few roads were covered by water to only proved to be a nuisance to travelers.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-OCT-08 02:15:00 to 15-OCT-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor street flooding was noted near Buhler and Pretty Prairie.  Water was over the roads in a few low lying locations.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 15-OCT-08 02:42:00 to 15-OCT-08 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor street flooding was being reported in McPherson.
Heavy rains in the Cow Creek basin produced minor flooding for many locations along the creek.  Several roads became impassable during this time frame.

Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 17-OCT-08 22:36:00 to 18-OCT-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAXMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads were closed due to the flooding of Cow Creek.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 18-OCT-08 20:57:00 to 20-OCT-08 23:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were closed due to flooding along Cow Creek.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms near Dry Tortugas produced isolated gale-force wind gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in KEY W TO DRY TORTUGAS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 19-SEP-08 04:15:00 to 19-SEP-08 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY TORTUGAS
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A wind gust of 39 knots was measured at the Pulaski Shoal Light C-MAN station.
Isolated showers produced several waterspouts in Gulf of Mexico waters northwest of Key West.

Waterspout in KEY W TO DRY TORTUGAS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 20-SEP-08 13:20:00 to 20-SEP-08 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three short-lived waterspouts were observed along a cloud line approximately 15 miles northwest of Key West.
A few waterspouts were observed in association with strong thunderstorms near the Florida Keys.

Waterspout in OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 28-SEP-08 14:28:00 to 28-SEP-08 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAMORADA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large waterspouts was reported on the oceanside of Mile Marker 85 of the Overseas Highway.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in KEY W TO DRY TORTUGAS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 28-SEP-08 17:46:00 to 28-SEP-08 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at the Sand Key Light C-MAN Station.

Waterspout in OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 28-SEP-08 18:11:00 to 28-SEP-08 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAMORADA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mature waterspout with a spray ring was observed about 6 miles southeast of Lower Matecumbe Key. Dissipating occurred as a rain shaft overtook the waterspout.
A cold front moved through northeast New Mexico early on the 7th with a fresh supply of low level moisture. This led to an extensive area of showers and thunderstorms over the northeast, with a couple of the storms dumping heavy rain and producing flash flooding in near Amistad in Union County.

Flash Flood in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 07-AUG-08 14:30:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

State highway 402 had 6 to 12 inches of standing water 3 miles north northwest of Amistad.
Continued deep moisture and good instability led to heavy rain and flash flooding around Arroyo Seco, in northern Santa Fe county.

Flash Flood in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 09-AUG-08 19:30:00 to 09-AUG-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANCTUARIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several homes were flooded in Arroyo Seco.
Isolated severe thunderstorm produced a tornado across portions of northeast North Carolina.

Tornado in BERTIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-SEP-08 09:53:00 to 26-SEP-08 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AULANDER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

EF-0 tornado damage occurred in the 300 block of Elm Street in Aulander. Seven mobile homes sustained minor damage, and a few large trees were snapped in half. The tornado damage was consistent with winds below 75 mph.
Isolated severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds across portions of northeast North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-08 15:04:00 to 30-SEP-08 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUMBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed at Pleasant Grove Road and Route 186.
The Oliver wildfire was on state forest land, by the Merced-Madera-Mariposa Unit. The location was north of Ponderosa Basin and the size was 2789 acres. The ignition date was June 21 at 1610 PST. The cause was lightning. The wildfire was contained on July 5. There were no fatalities or damaged properties. The cost to containment was $12,217,857.

Wildfire in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-08 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
The Clover wildfire was located in the Sequoia National Forest. The ignition date was May 28 at 1300 PST. The cause was lightning. The wildfire was located 8 miles North of Kennedy Meadows in Tulare County. The size was 15,300 acres. The fire was contained on July 20. There were no fatalities or damaged properties. The cost to containment was $8.31M.

Wildfire in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 20-JUL-08 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
The Silver Complex wildfire occurred in the Sierra National Forest. The ignition date was June 21 at 1610 PST. The cause was lightning, and the location was from Fishcamp north to the Merced River Canyon. The size was 1,161 acres. The wildfire was contained on July 3. There were no fatalities or damages. The cost to containment was $3,340,000.

Wildfire in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 03-JUL-08 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
A trough of low pressure triggered showers and isolated thunderstorms. An isolated thunderstorm produced gusty winds over the Chesapeake Bay.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY DRUM PT TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 15-AUG-08 16:12:00 to 15-AUG-08 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESAPEAKE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust in excess of 30 knots was reported near Solomons Island.
Heavy showers over eastern and southern parts of Kauai caused ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding.  No significant property damage or injuries were reported.

Heavy Rain in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 12-SEP-08 14:29:00 to 12-SEP-08 16:48:00 (HST-10)
Location: POIPU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 08/13/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The North Fork Complex fires, which consisted of the North Fork and Rattle fires, were initially considered as one entity until the North Fork fire was contained and controlled on 08/31/08.  The North Fork fire was 26 miles northeast of Glide and was around 1341 acres in size.  The cost was 7.4 million.

Wildfire in EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 13-AUG-08 15:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 08/13/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The North Fork Complex fires, which consisted of the North Fork and Rattle fires, were initially considered as one entity until the North Fork fire was contained and controlled on 08/31/08.  The North Fork fire was 26 miles northeast of Glide and was around 1341 acres in size.  The cost was 7.4 million.
Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 08/16/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The Wild River Complex fires consisted of the East Fork, Whiskers, and Horse Mountain fires.  As of 09/01/08, all fires were contained.  The size of the fires was 1082 acres.  6.7 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.

Wildfire in EASTERN CURRY COUNTY & JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON
From 13-AUG-08 20:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 08/16/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The Lonesome Complex fires, which consisted of the Middle Fork, Lonesome, and Bessie Rock fires.  As of 09/01/08, all but the Middle Fork fires were contained.  The size of the fires was 800 acres and the Middle Fork fire was 35% contained.  2.6 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 08/16/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The Lonesome Complex fires consisted of the Middle Fork, Lonesome, and Bessie Rock fires. As of 09/01/08, all but the Middle Fork fires were contained.  The Middle Fork fire was still burning at the end of September.  The size of the fire was 20687 acres and the was 45% contained. 17.7 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.

Wildfire in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 08/16/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The Lonesome Complex fires consisted of the Middle Fork, Lonesome, and Bessie Rock fires. As of 09/01/08, all but the Middle Fork fires were contained. The Middle Fork fire was still burning at the end of September. The size of the fire was 20687 acres and the was 45% contained. 17.7 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
A mid-atmospheric disturbance moved into a mild, yet somewhat unstable airmass during the afternoon of June 22nd. Widely scattered thunderstorms moved across the Champlain Valley, including one that produced some localized wind damage in the form of downed trees in South Burlington (Chittenden county).

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 22-JUN-08 19:45:00 to 22-JUN-08 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees down on Spear and Dorset streets due to thunderstorm winds.
Ike brought tropical storm force winds to the coastal waters of coastal Alabama from near the coast to 60 miles offshore.

Tropical Storm in LOWER MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 11-SEP-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Ike passed well south of coastal Alabama but brought tropical storm force winds to the coastal areas near the coast and extending to 60 miles offshore.  Dauphin Island had a sustained wind of 43 MPH with a gust of 64 MPH.  It was estimated that tropical storm force winds extended offshore for 60 miles south of Dauphin Island.  No damage was reported from the winds.
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed over northern Illinois during the evening hours and continued through the late evening.

Hail in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 08-JUN-08 20:30:00 to 08-JUN-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENPECK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported at Interstate 90 and Route 47.

Hail in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 08-JUN-08 20:29:00 to 08-JUN-08 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE IN THE HILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported near Hilltop and Algonquin Roads.

Hail in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 08-JUN-08 20:47:00 to 08-JUN-08 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST DUNDEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 08-JUN-08 19:58:00 to 08-JUN-08 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near Harlem Avenue and Alpine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 08-JUN-08 20:33:00 to 08-JUN-08 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 08-JUN-08 22:00:00 to 08-JUN-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph on East Fourth Street.
Heavy showers fell over leeward portions of the Big Island in the North Kona District.  There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage.

Heavy Rain in HAWAII, HAWAII
From 21-SEP-08 15:44:00 to 21-SEP-08 18:19:00 (HST-10)
Location: KONA VILLAGE RESORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A small, short-lived tornado that dropped from a 10- to 15-thousand foot shower cloud touched down briefly in a field on Lanai.  There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.

Tornado in MAUI, HAWAII
From 23-SEP-08 14:27:00 to 23-SEP-08 14:35:00 (HST-10)
Location: LANAI AIRPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local police and an Army helicopter pilot reported a small tornado had touched down in a field northeast of the Lanai Airport.  The tornado dissipated without incident.
A deficit of rainfall remained a serious problem for parts of Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii.  Water restrictions continued.

Drought in OLOMANA, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MOLOKAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MAUI WINDWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MAUI LEEWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in KOHALA, HAWAII
From 01-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-08 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
A thunderstorm outbreak on 09/17/08 led to several wildfire starts across southern Oregon.  The Doubleday fire started at 17/1223 PDT and developed rapidly, threatening the community of Butte Falls.   It burned 1275 acres and  was contained at 21/1800 PDT.  No expenditure value was available for this fire.

Wildfire in JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
From 17-SEP-08 12:23:00 to 21-SEP-08 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A thunderstorm outbreak on 09/17/08 led to several wildfire starts across southern Oregon.  The Doubleday fire started at 17/1223 PDT and developed rapidly, threatening the community of Butte Falls.   It burned 1275 acres and  was contained at 21/1800 PDT.  No expenditure value was available for this fire.
A severe thunderstorm brought hail up to the size of nickels to central Hand County.

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-SEP-08 18:10:00 to 23-SEP-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: REE HGTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-SEP-08 18:13:00 to 23-SEP-08 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: REE HGTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-SEP-08 18:24:00 to 23-SEP-08 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement
A couple severe thunderstorms brought large hail up to the size of golf balls to parts of northeast South Dakota.

Hail in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-SEP-08 14:50:00 to 28-SEP-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-SEP-08 15:34:00 to 28-SEP-08 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-SEP-08 15:42:00 to 28-SEP-08 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARNER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-SEP-08 15:45:00 to 28-SEP-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPINK COLONY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-SEP-08 15:48:00 to 28-SEP-08 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-SEP-08 15:50:00 to 28-SEP-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public
A strong upper level jet stream combined with a strong surface pressure gradient to produce strong winds and wind damage over western Montana.

High Wind in LOWER CLARK FORK REGION, MONTANA
From 13-NOV-08 17:30:00 to 13-NOV-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five metal sheets were lost from a roof.  A few cottonwood trees were reported down on West 9-Mile Road.
A lightning strike caused extensive damage to a residence in Austin.

Lightning in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 07-OCT-08 02:15:00 to 07-OCT-08 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN MABRY
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning caused house fire on Northgrove Road in the Cat Mountain area of northwest Austin.
A convective line of showers produced wind gusts to around 35 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE ST CLAIR (U.S. PORTION), LAKE ST CLAIR
From 14-OCT-08 08:55:00 to 14-OCT-08 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: METROPOLITAN BEACH
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station
A 31-year-old man died from excessive heat exposure in Philadelphia. The high temperature on the 12th was 89 degrees.

Heat in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JUL-08 10:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
Lightning strikes from thunderstorms early on the 23rd caused damage in New Castle County.

Lightning in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 23-JUL-08 00:15:00 to 23-JUL-08 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKWOOD
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike and ensuing fire destroyed a home just east of Lump's Pond on Mariners Way in New Castle County. A firefighter suffered minor burns. Another lightning strike in Lump's Pond disrupted the county police radio communication. Communications was switched to a back-up system.
Thunderstorms that moved through southwest New Jersey early in the morning on the 23rd caused lightning damage in Salem County.

Lightning in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 23-JUL-08 01:00:00 to 23-JUL-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARNEYS PT
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike and the ensuing fire destroyed the steeple of the First Assembly of God Church on Georgetown Road in Carneys Point Township. The fire was starting to spread to the main structure before it was contained.
A strong pressure gradient resulted in some strong winds near Arlington, WY.

High Wind in NORTH CARBON, WYOMING
From 25-OCT-08 08:50:00 to 25-OCT-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several gusts around 60 mph recorded during period by sensor on Interstate 80 near Arlington.
A 13 year old boy drowned due to rip currents at Porter Beach, Indiana.  His 10 year old brother was also caught in the rip current, but he was pulled out of the water alive.

Rip Current in PORTER, INDIANA
From 02-AUG-08 13:00:00 to 02-AUG-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 07/22/08 ignited another round of wildfires across northern California. The Panther Wildfire started this day around 3:00 AM. It was still burning at the end of August. As of 0800 PDT on 09/01/08, this fire was 48108 acres in size and 75% contained with an unknown estimated containment date. 15.0 million had been expended in fire fighting efforts. This fire caused one firefighter death on 07/27/08.

Wildfire in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 07/22/08 ignited another round of wildfires across northern California. The Panther Wildfire started this day around 3:00 AM. It was still burning at the end of August. As of 0800 PDT on 09/01/08, this fire was 48108 acres in size and 75% contained with an unknown estimated containment date. 15.0 million had been expended in fire fighting efforts. This fire caused one firefighter death on 07/27/08.