sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A strong spring storm with good lift through an unstable atmosphere produced several hours of heavy snow. The areas that were mainly affected were the higher ridges and hills across the plains.

Winter Storm in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 21-APR-11 23:30:00 to 22-APR-11 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches was reported in a few areas.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 21-APR-11 23:30:00 to 22-APR-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches were reported across the Harlowton area.

Winter Storm in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 22-APR-11 05:00:00 to 22-APR-11 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Murn and Miles City areas received between 7 and 11 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CARTER, MONTANA
From 22-APR-11 05:00:00 to 22-APR-11 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Ridge area received between 8 and 10 inches of snow.
A small cluster of thunderstorms that developed in south central Nebraska during the afternoon bowed into southeast Nebraska southwest of Lincoln bringing areas of wind damage mainly to Jefferson county early in the evening of July 24th. The storms were fed by unstable conditions due to temperatures in the lower 90s and dew point temperatures in the lower to mid 70s.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-11 17:56:00 to 24-JUL-11 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMPSON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured at a mesonet site just southwest of Fairbury at 62 mph at 656 pm CDT and at 65 mph at 716 pm.  The strong winds blew a semi off the road on Highway 8 southwest of Fairbury and did considerable tree damage, mainly south of town.  The fallen trees damaged power poles and transformers, mainly south of Fairbury but also into that town.  Power was knocked out to many people across the area.
Thunderstorms produced damaging winds near Chamberlain on the evening of June 30th.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-JUN-11 21:35:00 to 30-JUN-11 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (9V9)CHAMBERLAIN ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-JUN-11 21:55:00 to 30-JUN-11 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMBERLAIN ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down.
A tree was reported down near Ash, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 15:37:00 to 24-JUL-11 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEY POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reportedly down on Longwood Road near the intersection with Hughes-Smith Road.
The month of July was fairly active weather-wise, but overall precipitation amounts were not impressive. Therefore the level of Devils Lake dropped slightly during the course of the month, from about 1454.30 feet MSL to about 1454.20 feet MSL. Stump Lake started the month around 1454.35 feet MSL and dropped to about 1454.15 feet MSL by the end of the month.

Flood in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Funnel clouds were spotted just north of Clewiston.

Funnel Cloud in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 08-JUN-11 14:45:00 to 08-JUN-11 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEWISTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported 3 funnel clouds just north of Clewiston. All 3 funnels lowered about halfway to the surface then retreated back into the clouds.
Thunderstorms produced large hail in Cherokee County and damaging winds in Clay County in northwest Iowa during the late afternoon of June 9th.

Hail in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 09-JUN-11 16:11:00 to 09-JUN-11 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, IOWA
From 09-JUN-11 16:45:00 to 09-JUN-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, IOWA
From 09-JUN-11 16:50:00 to 09-JUN-11 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.
Mainly clear skies along with light winds provided a good setup for radiational cooling. There was enough low-level moisture for areas of dense fog to develop across portions of eastern West Virginia.

Dense Fog in EASTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-OCT-11 01:06:00 to 09-OCT-11 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in EASTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-OCT-11 00:55:00 to 09-OCT-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-OCT-11 01:06:00 to 09-OCT-11 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-OCT-11 01:06:00 to 09-OCT-11 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-OCT-11 00:55:00 to 09-OCT-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile.
Mainly clear skies along with light winds provided a good setup for radiational cooling. There was enough low-level moisture for areas of dense fog to develop across portions of western Maryland.

Dense Fog in CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 10-OCT-11 01:44:00 to 10-OCT-11 09:47:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile.
An area of rain with embedded thunderstorms associated with a strong upper level disturbance moved across upstate New York. A few storms became severe and produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-11 13:15:00 to 09-AUG-11 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELROSE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-11 14:30:00 to 09-AUG-11 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-11 15:13:00 to 09-AUG-11 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 09-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-11 16:36:00 to 09-AUG-11 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-11 16:52:00 to 09-AUG-11 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTEGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-11 15:26:00 to 09-AUG-11 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHENANGO FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department called out for trees and wires down.
A disturbance that moved from the northern plains into the Mid Mississippi Valley on August 7, 2011 help to generate thunderstorms that moved through eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Strong winds were the main threat associated with these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 07-AUG-11 01:22:00 to 07-AUG-11 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK IS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust was measured at the RWIS site on the I-74 Bridge 3 miles northeast of Rock Island.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across much of New Mexico on the 2nd.  This thunderstorm developed just west of Raton and slowly moved east, briefly becoming severe over the city limits.

Hail in COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 02-AUG-11 12:45:00 to 02-AUG-11 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: RATON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 02-AUG-11 12:58:00 to 02-AUG-11 12:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: RATON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Heavy rains on the eastern half of the White Fire burn scar led to flash flooding along the Rio Ruidoso downstream toward Glencoe and Hondo.  Radar estimates near 3 inches of rain fell in this area.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 20-AUG-11 12:45:00 to 20-AUG-11 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: RUIDOSO DOWNS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported the Rio Ruidoso out of its banks for a 6 to 10 mile stretch downstream of the White Fire burn scar.  High water levels in the canyons and arroyos on the east and south side of the burn scar flowed into the Rio Ruidoso, causing it to flood.  Debris from the burn area was piled up on the banks. Near mile marker 272.5 on Highway 70, portions of the Rio de Oso Trailer park was underwater.
Above normal precipitation in August thanks to monsoonal showers and thunderstorms allowed the west central plateau to drop out of the severe (D2) rating by the end of the month.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 30-AUG-11 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Developing pulse thunderstorms along a northeast-to-southwest-oriented convergence zone over the Lower Florida Keys were enhanced by an outflow boundary intersection. The outflow boundary moved southward over the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico, having been initiated by a cluster of thunderstorms which had developed near northwest Cape Sable. Isolated wind damage resulted at Big Coppitt Key.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, FLORIDA
From 24-AUG-11 17:51:00 to 24-AUG-11 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NQX)KEY WEST NAS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A mature sea grape tree with a maximum diameter of 13 inches was toppled.
A weak frontal boundary associated with an upper level disturbance resulted in a cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms over southeast Kansas during the evening hours on the 8th. Winds of 60 to 70 mph were reported across portions of Wilson, Neosho and Labette counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, KANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:23:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:50:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:55:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 60 to 70 mph.
Showers and thunderstorms affected portions of northern Ohio.  An isolated severe thunderstorm caused some damage in Marion County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 24-JUL-11 17:30:00 to 24-JUL-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds leveled a barn and damaged another building just outside of Marion.
A line of thunderstorms developed south of U.S. Route 30.  This line of storms caused some damage in Knox and Holmes Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 29-JUL-11 14:37:00 to 29-JUL-11 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs in western Holmes County.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 29-JUL-11 14:15:00 to 29-JUL-11 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 29-JUL-11 14:40:00 to 29-JUL-11 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 29-JUL-11 14:40:00 to 29-JUL-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm downburst with winds estimated to be as much as 75 mph caused considerable damage near Charm in eastern Holmes County.  The damage started two miles northwest of Charm and continued into the town.  A total of six houses and 18 other buildings were damaged by the strong winds.  Two large storage buildings were leveled by the strong winds.  Many trees and large limbs were also knocked down.  Much of the damage to the houses was caused by fallen trees.
Showers and thunderstorms developed over northern Ohio during the afternoon of July 28th.  At least one of the stronger thunderstorms became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 28-JUL-11 15:30:00 to 28-JUL-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs.
Isolated severe thunderstorm associated with a weak trough produced large hail across portions of central Virginia.

Hail in FLUVANNA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-11 13:14:00 to 17-JUN-11 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping Pong ball size hail was reported.
Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with a weak trough produced damaging winds across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, MARYLAND
From 17-JUN-11 19:03:00 to 17-JUN-11 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CABIN CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed on Route 16 near Cabin Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, MARYLAND
From 17-JUN-11 19:05:00 to 17-JUN-11 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURLOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and power lines were downed throughout town.
Isolated thunderstorms associated with low pressure produced heavy rains which caused flash flooding across portions of the Virginia Eastern shore.

Flash Flood in ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA
From 19-JUN-11 11:30:00 to 19-JUN-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOXOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was covering Routes 316 and 182.
Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with a weak trough produced damaging winds across portions of central Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLUVANNA, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-11 15:52:00 to 21-JUN-11 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORK UNION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were downed in the West River Road area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLUVANNA, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-11 15:42:00 to 21-JUN-11 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed on Rolling Road.
A trade wind swell generated surf of 6 to 8 feet along the east-facing shores of all the isles except Niihau and Lanai.  There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.

High Surf in KAUAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU KOOLAU, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OLOMANA, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI WINDWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WINDWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in SOUTH BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 05-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 12:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A frontal boundary moved across the region. The majority of thunderstorms moved from central Illinois into central Indiana. However a few storms developed further north and produced hail.

Hail in GRANT, INDIANA
From 28-MAY-11 19:20:00 to 28-MAY-11 19:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: JALAPA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 28-MAY-11 19:32:00 to 28-MAY-11 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
A cold front was located to the west of the area. Unstable conditions and weak convergence allowed for isolated thunderstorm development.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-11 16:30:00 to 31-MAY-11 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees down in and around South Bend and Mishawaka. One of the trees fell onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-11 16:30:00 to 31-MAY-11 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department officials reported power lines and poles down near the intersection of Campeau Street and Northwood Drive.
A 19 year old swimmer walked to the end of the pier and jumped into the water where increasingly higher waves were observed. A combination of the strong current along the pier, increasing waves and 60 degree water all combined to cause problems for the novice swimmer. Officials located the body of the teen at 6:19 pm EDT 15 to 18 feet underwater.

Rip Current in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 22-MAY-11 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that St. Joseph dive team and Coast Guard officials were called to Silver Beach around 5 pm EDT. A 19 year old swimmer walked to the end of the pier and jumped into the water where increasingly higher waves were observed. A combination of the strong current along the pier, increasing waves and 60 degree water all combined to cause problems for the novice swimmer. Officials located the body of the teen at 6:19 pm EDT 15 to 18 feet underwater.
A weak monsoon pattern was in place with a upper high over central Texas and a southeast surface flow into south-central New Mexico. There was a weak boundary that extended through Luna County into eastern Arizona which was the focus for thunderstorms. Very weak flow of less than 5 knots which limited storm motion and allowed for heavy rain to occur.

Flash Flood in LUNA, NEW MEXICO
From 05-AUG-11 18:20:00 to 05-AUG-11 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HERMANAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Staff at Deming Aerostat reported water flowing across Hermanas Road.  Over an inch of rain fell in a short period of time at the location according to Doppler Radar.
A weak surface low was located near Las Cruces with very little flow aloft allowed very slow moving thunderstorms to develop across the area. Very heavy rain occurred over Las Cruces along with localized flooding.

Flash Flood in DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-AUG-11 20:15:00 to 11-AUG-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MESILLA PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

New Mexico State University police reported a large amount of standing water making for hazardous travel on the eastbound lane of College between Knox and Union.
A broad upper high was centered over New Mexico with weak flow throughout the atmosphere allowing for slow moving thunderstorms that produce heavy rain. A severe wind gust was reported in El Paso as well.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 17-AUG-11 15:30:00 to 17-AUG-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ELP)EL PASO INTL AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy flooding was reported at the intersections of Wedgewood and McRae streets and also Montwood and Yarbrough streets in East El Paso.

Thunderstorm Wind in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 17-AUG-11 16:32:00 to 17-AUG-11 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ELP)EL PASO INTL AR
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 60 mph wind gust was reported near Montwood and Lee Trevino in East El Paso.
Strong storms moved across parts of northern Illinois during the morning hours of August 23rd.

Lightning in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 23-AUG-11 06:30:00 to 23-AUG-11 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A man working near a window in his basement felt a big jolt, as lightning struck near his house.  He later found a natural gas line damaged by the lightning and while on the way to buy replacement parts, his right arm became numb.  He stopped at fire station, who then transported him to a local hospital.  He was not expected to have any long lasting injuries.
The Chicago area saw high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s combined with low temperatures in the lower to middle 70s for the first few days of August.  Four people in Cook County died due, in part, to the heat.  Three were in the City of Chicago and the fourth was in Barrington.

Heat in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper