sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A brief, isolated thunderstorm developed on the border between Illinois and Indiana during the early evening hours on the 26th of July. This storm moved into Vigo County and produced wind damage just south of Terre Haute, with reports of trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 26-JUL-11 17:50:00 to 26-JUL-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELT JCT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were several reports of trees down and power outages in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
A large upper level ridge was centered over the central part of the country. Weak upper level storm systems riding along the periphery of this ridge were triggering thunderstorms over the Ohio Valley that then moved south into our area. Most of these storms weakened, however a couple became strong to severe near the Virginia and North Carolina border.

Thunderstorm Wind in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-JUL-11 16:23:00 to 19-JUL-11 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power and cable lines down on Holland Road just north of The North Carolina border.
A weak surface low pressure system and a sea breeze front produced strong to isolated sever thunderstorms in Kent County during the afternoon of the 31st.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, DELAWARE
From 31-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm knocked down poles across a roadway in Clayton.
Hail to golf ball size damaged automobiles and caused other minor damage in Custer.

Hail in CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-11 13:49:00 to 07-JUL-11 13:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: CUSTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-JUL-11 13:52:00 to 07-JUL-11 13:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: CUSTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Severe storms causes some damage to structures.

Hail in TELLER, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-11 14:29:00 to 06-JUL-11 14:34:00 (MST-7)
Location: DIVIDE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-11 19:49:00 to 06-JUL-11 19:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BENT, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-11 20:08:00 to 06-JUL-11 20:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: MC CLAVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was partially ripped off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-11 20:20:00 to 06-JUL-11 20:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small barn was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-11 20:30:00 to 06-JUL-11 20:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An unanchored mobile home flipped at CR13 between Highway 50 and Highway 96.
Severe storms caused some damage east of Pueblo.

Hail in TELLER, COLORADO
From 07-JUL-11 13:10:00 to 07-JUL-11 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: DIVIDE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 07-JUL-11 16:06:00 to 07-JUL-11 16:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: (PUB)PUEBLO MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 07-JUL-11 17:13:00 to 07-JUL-11 17:13:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLENDE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 200 gallon tank was moved approximately 20 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENT, COLORADO
From 07-JUL-11 17:21:00 to 07-JUL-11 17:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAS ANIMAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

No known damage.
A series of thunderstorms that preceded and accompanied a lee side trough produced strong to locally severe thunderstorms during the morning and afternoon of the 21st across the Eastern Shore.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MARYLAND
From 21-AUG-11 07:42:00 to 21-AUG-11 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETTERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Betterton.
A cold front moved across the upper Ohio Valley early on August 21st. Showers and thunderstorms developed along this front during the early morning hours. A few of the stronger thunderstorms produced hail.

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-AUG-11 01:35:00 to 21-AUG-11 01:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 21-AUG-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADELAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-AUG-11 01:28:00 to 21-AUG-11 01:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.
Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and produced small hail and minor wind damage.

Hail in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 12-AUG-11 14:46:00 to 12-AUG-11 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 12-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 12-AUG-11 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds estimated at 60 mph blew down trees onto power lines.
Lightning from thunderstorms along a cold front struck a one hundred thirty-nine year old church in Pigeon Falls (Trempealeau County) and caused a fire. The church suffered major damage with the fire destroying much of the roof and steeple while falling debris and water damaged the interior. The church was later declared a total loss with estimates to replace the building at $1.2 million. Firefighters from three communities battled the blaze for several hours.

Lightning in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-11 19:45:00 to 02-AUG-11 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGEON FALLS
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a one hundred thirty-nine year old church and caused a fire. Firefighters from 3 communities battled the fire for several hours. Major damage occurred to the roof and steeple but falling debris and water damaged the exposed interior. The building was later declared a total loss with estimates of $1.2 million to replace it.
Hurricane Irene tracked northeast along the Atlantic Coast and brought gusty winds to the eastern sections of the area. Measured winds gusted to 40 to 45 mph. Normally winds of this magnitude are not strong enough to cause damage however the ground was west and the north to northeast flow opposite of the prevailing direction for the region. Trees are anchored for the prevailing direction and are susceptible to even marginally strong winds from the opposite direction.  Downed trees and lines were reported in Greece and Rochester (Monroe county), Sodus and Lyons (Wayne county), Hannibal, Fulton, Mexico and Redfield (Oswego county), Lowville and Martinsburg (Lewis county), Manchester (Ontario county), and Victory (Cayuga county). Utilities reported several thousand customers without power.

High Wind in WAYNE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds downed trees and power poles.

High Wind in MONROE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds downed trees and power poles.

High Wind in ONTARIO, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:49:00 to 28-AUG-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds downed trees and power poles.

High Wind in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:40:00 to 28-AUG-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds downed trees and power poles.

High Wind in NORTHERN CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:20:00 to 28-AUG-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds downed trees and power poles.

High Wind in LEWIS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds downed trees and power poles.
A severe thunderstorm produces thunderstorm wind gusts up to 60 mph at times over portions of Kiowa county.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, COLORADO
From 17-AUG-11 17:53:00 to 17-AUG-11 17:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: HASWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A surface low pressure center moved northeast from eastern Arkansas, passing across northwest Tennessee and into western Kentucky. A closed 500 mb low was centered over the Mid-Mississippi Valley. An extended period of rain occurred on the northwest side of the surface low track. The rain was occasionally heavy.

Heavy Rain in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 24-SEP-11 20:00:00 to 25-SEP-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Cape Girardeau airport automated observing system measured a calendar day rainfall total of 6.67 inches on the 25th. Minor flooding of county roads was reported.
A 500 mb trough advancing east into Missouri aided the development of a large area of showers and thunderstorms. At the surface, a cold front was moving east across Missouri. The storms intercepted a moderately strong low level inflow of moist and unstable air. Locally heavy rainfall occurred.

Heavy Rain in VANDERBURGH, INDIANA
From 18-SEP-11 16:00:00 to 18-SEP-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EVV)DRESS ARPT EVAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The rain gage at the Evansville airport measured 1.15 inches in about 40 minutes, and 1.9 inches in a couple hours.
A well-defined outflow boundary from thunderstorms over southwest mainland Florida moved southwest across Florida Bay, becoming the focus for scattered thunderstorms across the Middle Florida Keys.  Isolated gale-force wind gusts were observed.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HAWK CHANNEL FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE OUT TO THE REEF, GULF OF MEXICO
From 17-JUL-11 19:28:00 to 17-JUL-11 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured at Sombrero Key Light.
Storms developed along a stationary boundary over the forecast area.  There were reports of isolated severe weather as well as flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 07-JUL-11 17:00:00 to 07-JUL-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDOVAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to three inches of rain fell in a short amount of time onto already saturated soils causing flash flooding.  Several roads in the northern part of the county were flooded for a few hours.

Flash Flood in MONROE, ILLINOIS
From 07-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 07-JUL-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIXBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to four inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding.  Numerous roads were flooded including North Market Street in Waterloo, C Road south of Valmeyer and Bluff Road.  Several homes had water in them, as well as a couple of businesses.
A fire that was started by lightning back in June continued burning until the end of the month.

Wildfire in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Back in June, lightning sparked a wildfire near the intersection of NC Hwy 53 and Simmons Road, in the Live Oak community in Bladen County.  The fire continued burning into the month of July.  With the aid of significant rains on July 24-26, the fire was 95% contained when command was transferred to a local Incident Management Team on July 31st. The fire consumed a total of 5438 acres.
A strong ridge of high pressure in the middle and upper atmosphere redeveloped across the south central United States in mid July resulting in strong subsidence over the region. High temperatures climbed to above 100 degrees 30 out of 31 days during the month at the Fort Smith Airport and July 2011 went down as the warmest July on record for that area since records began in 1882. Numerous record temperatures were exceeded this month. This heat combined with fairly high relative humidity values resulted in afternoon heat index values, or apparent temperatures, in the 105 to 115 degree range. Very little relief was realized during the overnight period as temperatures only fell into the upper 70s to lower 80s. This period of excessive heat continued into August.

Excessive Heat in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-11 11:30:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A weak trough over the east coast, combined with a boundary in our vicinity, provided a focus for scattered shower and thunderstorm development. Instability was moderate, but winds aloft were weak, and thus most storms remained under severe limits, however a few strengthened enough to produce strong winds. These storms did produce brief heavy rainfall, with a few areas experiencing mainly minor flash flooding. A stronger cold front pushed through on the 8th bringing a pattern change to the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-11 14:03:00 to 06-JUL-11 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOAST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along Wedgewood Drive and one on South Mckinney Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-11 14:37:00 to 06-JUL-11 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARARAT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees along Ararat Road.

Hail in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-11 15:33:00 to 06-JUL-11 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGONER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-11 17:03:00 to 05-JUL-11 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain of 3 to 4 inches in a few hours caused Claybank Creek to come out of its banks.
A typical summer day with scorching afternoon temperatures resulted in isolated thunderstorms.

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-11 20:15:00 to 13-JUL-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMERAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-11 18:25:00 to 13-JUL-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERLANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-11 18:25:00 to 13-JUL-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERLANE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public
The Las Conchas wildfire began when a tree fell on a power line 12 miles southwest of Los Alamos on June 26th. The fire quickly spread eastward under windy and unstable conditions, covering more than 40,000 acres the first day. The fire was contained by the end of the month. In all, this fire burned 156,593 acres, making it the largest fire in New Mexico history.

Wildfire in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 17.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Las Conchas wildfire damaged 80 homes, of which, 15 were primary residences. The other 65 homes were seasonal. Numerous outbuildings were also damaged or destroyed and 10 vehicles were completely destroyed. The fire prompted evacuations of Los Alamos National Labs, Bandelier National Monument, the city of Los Alamos, as well as numerous other campgrounds and homes within the burn area itself. The fire burned portions of the Santa Clara, Cochiti, San Ildefonso and Santa Domingo Indian Reservations as well as portions of Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. This fire burned on both sides of Highway 4, and up to Highway 501, causing both highways to be closed for a time. Some of this area was previously burned by the Cerro Grande Fire in 2000. Fortunately, no member of the public or any emergency responders were seriously injured during the fire suppression efforts.
A dome of hot and humid air over the southern and central Plains built northward into the Upper Midwest and affected different parts of Wisconsin on different days during the period of July 17th through July 21st. Heat index values reached 100 to 110 in this heat event.

Heat in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-11 10:00:00 to 21-JUL-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the 70s generated heat index values of 100 to 110 during the first daytime period of this event, and 100 to 102 the second day.

Heat in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-11 10:00:00 to 21-JUL-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the 70s generated heat index values of 100 to 110 during the first daytime period of this event, and 100 to 102 the second day.
May 2011 ended as the fifth and eighth wettest May on record across St Thomas and St Croix respectively.The ASOS rainfall report from Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas was 8.04 inches for the month of May; 4.68 inches greater than the normal of 3.36 inches. An upper level trough across the Bahamas into the Caribbean coupled with a moist and unstable southeast flow in the low levels maintained  favorable conditions for showers and thunderstorms as well as frequent periods of heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 16-MAY-11 15:00:00 to 16-MAY-11 15:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: ST THOMAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rain fell over Saint Thomas on Monday afternnon. A daily maximum rainfall of 1.95 inches was recorded at the King Airport, breaking the old daily record of 1.17 inches set back in 1958. Gusty southwest winds reaching 40 mph were recorded during this period of heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 14-MAY-11 17:09:00 to 14-MAY-11 17:42:00 (AST-4)
Location: ST THOMAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heavy rains affected Saint Thomas during the late afternoon causing urban and street flooding. The Cyril King airport ASOS measured 1.06 inches of rainfall. A wind gust of 38 mph from the west southwest was recorded during this heavy rain period.

Heavy Rain in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 15-MAY-11 14:53:00 to 15-MAY-11 21:53:00 (AST-4)
Location: ST CROIX
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Intermittent period of light to heavy rain affected Saint Croix during Sunday. A record daily maximum rainfall of 1.53 inches was recorded at the Christiansted Airport, breaking the old record of 1.02��� set back in 2004. Road flooding was reported along the Melvin Evans Highway, East Airport road, and Roebuck Industrial Park. Mud and rock debris was visible on roadways.

Heavy Rain in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 14-MAY-11 22:48:00 to 14-MAY-11 23:39:00 (AST-4)
Location: ST CROIX
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Periods of heavy rain affected Saint Croix during the evening. The ASOS at the airport recorded a daily maximum rainfall of 1.53 inches, breaking the old record of 1.02��� set back in 2004. Strong gusty winds of 38 mph were measured at the NOAA C-Man station at Salt River Bay and 36 mph at the Christiansted Harbor NOAA C-Man Station.
A Mesoscale Convective Vortex moved onshore near Tampa and produced thunderstorms over East Central Florida.  A few of the storms were strong and produced wind gusts of over 34 knots along the coast from Brevard County through Indian River County.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 09-SEP-11 18:15:00 to 09-SEP-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Thunderstorms produced a 36 kt wind gust at US Air Force Tower 421 before moving offshore.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 09-SEP-11 14:41:00 to 09-SEP-11 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERO BEACH
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A strong thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 39 knots at the Vero Beach Municipal Airport before pushing across the intracoastal waterway and continuing offshore.
Rough surf and strong rip currents impacted the east-central Florida coast due to the passage of distant Hurricane Katia. A man drowned in a rip current at Daytona Beach while attempting to rescue his children who were being pulled seaward.

Rip Current in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 05-SEP-11 15:15:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 40 year old male drown while attempting to rescue his children who were being pulled seaward by a strong rip current. The man was found floating in the water unconscious about a quarter mile away. Witnesses tried to perform CPR, and the man was taken to a local hospital, but didn't survive.
The children were rescued by surfers.