sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A thundertorm produced quarter size hail at Fairfax and dime size hail near Pickstown in southeast South Dakota during the predawn hours of March 20th.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-MAR-11 01:09:00 to 20-MAR-11 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter size hail produced a light accumulation. Winds were strong but not damaging.

Hail in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-MAR-11 01:43:00 to 20-MAR-11 01:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A warm front brought heavy rains to western New York. The rains fell on already saturated ground and resulted in rapid runoff. Cayuga and Cazenovia Creeks (quick responding creeks) exceeded flood stage. At Ebenezer, Cazenovia Creek crested at 10.3 feet around 3am. Flood stage is 10 feet. At Lancaster, Cayuga Creek crested at 8.2 feet around 4am. Flood stage is 8 feet.

Flood in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 26-APR-11 02:00:00 to 26-APR-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWN LINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 26-APR-11 01:00:00 to 26-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EBENEZER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
A marginally dangerous easterly swell, invitingly warm water temperatures, and focus around jetties on South Padre Island proved a dangerous mix during the evening of April 27th, when three young males with limited swimming experience ventured into the Gulf and were swept away from the coast by rip currents. One body was found later that evening, another found two days later, and the search was called off for the third after nearly a week.

Rip Current in CAMERON, TEXAS
From 27-APR-11 17:00:00 to 27-APR-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

Three young men from northern Mexico were swept to their deaths in dangerous rip currents near the Isla Blanca jetties on South Padre Island. The men took advantage of the warming surf temperatures to venture into the water, only to drown due to the strength of the current and a combination of lack of swimming ability in dangerous surf, and potential panic.
Conditions were ripe for rip currents.  A front had shifted winds to the north and northeast, and swell period increased to 8 and 9 seconds, with average period rising to 6.9 seconds at the NOAA Buoy about 35 NM east northeast of Port Mansfield. Surf heights were likely 4 to 6 feet, and the swell direction was from a favorable east-southeast direction.
The swimmers ventured out at around 6 PM.  A 22 year old was pulled out of the water during the mid evening and taken to Valley Baptist Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.  An 18 year old was last seen in distress and unable to be rescued Wednesday evening; the Coast Guard found him early on the 29th at Boca Chica Beach, several miles south of the location where he entered the water.  A third victim, 12, was never found after several days of Coast Guard searches, which ended on May 1st.
A tornado touched down north of the Yuba City/Marysville metro area in Sutter and Yuba counties.

Tornado in SUTTER, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 01-JUN-11 17:33:00 (PST-8)
Location: BERG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

At approximately 5:30 pm an EF0 tornado touched down north of Yuba City and moved northeast, crossing from Sutter County into Yuba County and thereby north of Marysville.  There was little damage in the area that appeared to be caused by the tornado.  The determining factor was the credible description and sequence of events by witnesses who saw the tornado develop and move through peach and walnut groves.  There were no injuries nor fatalities.
Another storm system brought more snow to the north-central mountains.  Storm totals included:  10 inches at Copper Mountain Ski Area, 9 inches at Lake Eldora, 8 inches at Winter Park Ski Area, 7 inches at Breckenridge Ski Area and Rough and Tumble, with 6 inches at Bear Lake and Summit Ranch.

Winter Weather in S & E JACKSON / LARIMER / N & NE GRAND / NW BOULDER COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 23-APR-11 11:00:00 to 24-APR-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Winter Weather in S & SE GRAND / W CENTRAL & SW BOULDER / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / SUMMIT / N & W PARK COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 23-APR-11 11:00:00 to 24-APR-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL
The snowpack continued to increase across the northern mountains.  Storm totals included:  13 inches at Joe Wright, 12 inches at Elliot Ridge SNOTEL, 9 inches at Columbine SNOTEL, Long Draw Reservoir and Willow Park, with 8 inches at Arapahoe Basin, Deadman Hill and Never Summer.  Lesser amounts of 4 to 7 inches were reported elsewhere.

Winter Weather in S & SE GRAND / W CENTRAL & SW BOULDER / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / SUMMIT / N & W PARK COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 29-APR-11 12:48:00 to 30-APR-11 03:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Winter Weather in WEST JACKSON & WEST GRAND COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 29-APR-11 09:50:00 to 30-APR-11 03:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Winter Weather in S & E JACKSON / LARIMER / N & NE GRAND / NW BOULDER COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 29-APR-11 09:50:00 to 30-APR-11 03:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL
An intense low pressure system passed north of the Tri-State region during the day, producing wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph.  Damage to tree limbs, utility poles and irrigation systems was reported.

High Wind in YUMA COUNTY, COLORADO
From 30-MAY-11 15:00:00 to 30-MAY-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Highest reported wind gust of 66 mph at the Wray AWOS site occurred at 1655 MDT.  Other gusts in the area were mostly 50 to 60 mph.

High Wind in KIT CARSON COUNTY, COLORADO
From 30-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 30-MAY-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Live 10-12 inch diameter tree down with numerous 6-8 inch limbs broken.  Power lines reported down with visibility under a mile at times in blowing dirt.
An intense low pressure system passed north of the Tri-State region during the day, producing wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph.  Damage to tree limbs, utility poles and irrigation systems was reported.

High Wind in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 30-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 30-MAY-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six-inch diameter tree limb fell on a car.  Visibility was also reported below one mile in blowing dirt.

High Wind in HITCHCOCK, NEBRASKA
From 30-MAY-11 17:00:00 to 30-MAY-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust of 67 mph measured at the Trenton mesonet station at 1842 CDT.

High Wind in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 30-MAY-11 17:30:00 to 30-MAY-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak wind gust of 61 mph measured at the McCook ASOS station at 1903 CDT.
A large area of thunderstorms rotated northeast out of Missouri during the evening of the 24th into the early morning of the 25th.  As the storms moved through the Clarke County area, lightning struck at Terrible's Lakeside Casino.  The lightning caused minor damage, however the casino and hotel had to be evacuated due to an electrical fire.

Lightning in CLARKE, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 00:20:00 to 25-MAY-11 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
The severe drought (D2), which developed in mid September, worsened to extreme drought status (D3) by the end of the month and continued into June.

Drought in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DALE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A strong upper level ridge brought very hot temperatures to Southern New England. A moist southwest low level flow increased humidity levels such that heat index values rose above 105 degrees for a period of a few hours.

Excessive Heat in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 21-JUL-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Bradley International Airport (KBDL) near Hartford, recorded heat indexes of 105 to 107 over a three hour period. The Automated Surface Observing System at Hartford-Brainard Airport (KBAF) also recorded heat indexes of 105 over a three hour period.
Scattered thunderstorms developed in the early evening hours in Nebraska on the edge of extremely hot, humid and unstable conditions.  The storms produced areas of strong winds and very heavy rain, and at least one storm brought severe wind gusts to southwest Iowa.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 16-JUL-11 00:20:00 to 16-JUL-11 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph uprooted several trees and destroyed a barn east of Walnut.  Corn was flattened in the area as well.
A warm front also acted as a focus for thunderstorms with heavy rain during the late afternoon and early evening of the 3rd across central New Jersey and caused poor drainage and flash flooding. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between two and three inches across parts of Ocean and southeastern Burlington County.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 03-JUL-11 17:00:00 to 03-JUL-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE LAKE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused flash flooding within Toms River Township. The worst flooding was reported at the intersection of New Jersey State Route 37 and Mule Road. About thirty motorists were stranded within their vehicles throughout the township and several had to be rescued. Many jughandles were also impassable. The Doppler Radar storm total estimate over the township was between 2 and 3 inches, most of which fell within one hour.
Several severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to parts of central South Dakota.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-JUL-11 23:10:00 to 27-JUL-11 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: IONA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seventy mph winds downed many large tree branches and moved several hay bales around.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-JUL-11 21:15:00 to 27-JUL-11 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sixty mph winds were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-JUL-11 23:35:00 to 27-JUL-11 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: IONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sixty mph winds brought several branches down.
A couple isolated thunderstorms brought large hail to parts of north central South Dakota.

Hail in POTTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-11 15:50:00 to 28-JUL-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOVEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Golfball size hail damaged some corn.

Hail in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-11 16:57:00 to 28-JUL-11 16:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-11 17:15:00 to 28-JUL-11 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARADE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-11 16:42:00 to 28-JUL-11 16:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: BEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A thunderstorm developed along a cold front sweeping southward across west central Minnesota.  A weak tornado dropped from the thunderstorm in far southeast Traverse County.

Tornado in TRAVERSE, MINNESOTA
From 30-JUL-11 18:11:00 to 30-JUL-11 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado touched down in a corn field near Collis and traveled slowly southeast through a tree grove. The tornado damaged the corn along with many trees with several trees uprooted.
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms developed along the seabreeze by mid-afternoon. The convection became more widespread through the evening as the seabreeze moved well inland.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-11 17:40:00 to 05-JUL-11 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTTERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were reported down at the intersection of Highway 211 and Webb Faulk Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-11 17:40:00 to 05-JUL-11 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLADENBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were reportedly down.
High pressure in the middle and upper levels of the atmosphere expanded east-northeast from the southern Plains. As this high expanded across the Lower Ohio Valley, it brought a couple days of excessive heat and humidity. The peak heat index at Evansville was 114 degrees on the 11th and 115 on the 12th. Actual air temperatures were highest on the 12th, when the high at Evansville was 99 degrees.

Excessive Heat in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in PIKE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in POSEY, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in VANDERBURGH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in WARRICK, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm blew a tree down onto a power line in Whitley county on September 3rd. There were also reports of dime to penny size hail in Martin county on this day.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 03-SEP-11 19:30:00 to 03-SEP-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and onto a power line at the intersection of KY836 and Lloyd Wilson Rd.
A waterspout developed near a developing rain shower west of Key Colony Beach.

Waterspout in HAWK CHANNEL FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE OUT TO THE REEF, GULF OF MEXICO
From 20-JUL-11 09:30:00 to 20-JUL-11 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARATHON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was observed over the Vaca Key Bight approximately three miles west-southwest of Key Colony Beach.  The waterspout occurred near a developing rain shower, consisting of a condensation funnel cloud 20 percent down from the cloud base, a hollow condensation sleeve below, and a surface spray ring.
An isolated severe thunderstorm brought quarter hail northeast of Wheaton.

Hail in TRAVERSE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUL-11 20:15:00 to 17-JUL-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLSBERG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public
Several thunderstorms brought damaging winds and large hail to parts of central South Dakota.

Hail in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-JUL-11 04:15:00 to 22-JUL-11 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-11 20:00:00 to 21-JUL-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sixty mph winds downed some large tree branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-11 19:50:00 to 21-JUL-11 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: WENDTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sixty mph winds were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-11 21:15:00 to 21-JUL-11 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYMAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seventy mph winds were estimated by the public.
Scattered thunderstorms well in advance of a cold front produced gusty winds across portions of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Coastal Waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MOUTH OF CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK, VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 11-JUN-11 19:45:00 to 11-JUN-11 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: THIMBLE SHOALS
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gust of 36 knots was measured at 3rd Island.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CP CHARLES LT VA TO NC-VA BDR OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 11-JUN-11 19:45:00 to 11-JUN-11 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE HENRY
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gust of 42 knots was measured at Cape Henry.
Significant wind event moves across South Central Kansas causing widespread damage due to 70 to 75 mph winds.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 17-AUG-11 18:56:00 to 17-AUG-11 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 17-AUG-11 19:00:00 to 17-AUG-11 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was also accompanied with 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 17-AUG-11 17:52:00 to 17-AUG-11 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread reports of 70 mph winds and significant tree damage along the path was noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 17-AUG-11 18:51:00 to 17-AUG-11 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several estimated wind speeds were reported along the path with some significant tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 17-AUG-11 19:45:00 to 17-AUG-11 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 17-AUG-11 19:58:00 to 17-AUG-11 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Also accompanied by pea sized hail.
Minor severe weather events were noted with some weak storms across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 19-AUG-11 02:35:00 to 19-AUG-11 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 19-AUG-11 18:53:00 to 19-AUG-11 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated by law enforcement.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 19-AUG-11 19:30:00 to 19-AUG-11 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH GROVE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated by the Emergency Manager.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 18-AUG-11 17:42:00 to 18-AUG-11 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reported on the turnpike.
A low pressure area helped produce an isolated tornado in rural Newton County.

Tornado in NEWTON, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-11 15:19:00 to 14-AUG-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tornado briefy touched down, knocking large branches down from some trees.
A weak low pressure area helped produce some thunderstorms, one of which dropped some hail in southwest Louisiana.

Hail in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-11 15:37:00 to 14-AUG-11 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel-sized hail was reported at a local restaurant.
A tropical wave moving west across the northern Gulf of Mexico helped produce some thunderstorms, some of which produced hail and damaging winds across southwest Louisiana.

Hail in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 18-AUG-11 19:25:00 to 18-AUG-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWTELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 18-AUG-11 20:07:00 to 18-AUG-11 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A ham radio operated reported a trailer was struck by lightning and was on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 18-AUG-11 19:21:00 to 18-AUG-11 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPELOUSAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree and power lines were blown down, damaging two vehicles on Dunbar Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 18-AUG-11 21:40:00 to 18-AUG-11 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on a house at Creole Street in Lake Charles.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 18-AUG-11 19:54:00 to 18-AUG-11 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LFT)LAFAYETTE RGNL
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Lafayette ASOS recorded a wind gust of 72 mph.
A tropical wave moving west across the northwest Gulf of Mexico helped produce thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ATCHAFALAYA R TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 18-AUG-11 18:20:00 to 18-AUG-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSH ISLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An offshore oil rig estimated wind gusts of 60 mph during a thunderstorm.