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Strong to severe thunderstorms moved across parts of southern Lake Michigan during the early morning hours of July 23rd.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND IL, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 22-JUL-11 23:55:00 to 23-JUL-11 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISON-DEVER CRIB
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND IL, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 23-JUL-11 00:15:00 to 23-JUL-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISON-DEVER CRIB
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Winds gusted above 36 knots for 15 minutes with a peak wind gust to 46 knots.
A mid-level impulse moved across the Northern Rockies. Large-scale forcing combined with low-level upslope flow resulted in thunderstorm development across portions of southeast and south central Montana. Steep Lapse rates, dewpoints in the 50s and 60s, and 40-50kt westerly shear favored the development of strong to severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 24-JUN-11 15:35:00 to 24-JUN-11 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: OTTER
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Hail in SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 24-JUN-11 15:52:00 to 24-JUN-11 15:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: MELVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 24-JUN-11 19:00:00 to 24-JUN-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail fell in the city of Columbus.

Hail in STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 24-JUN-11 19:00:00 to 24-JUN-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
This wildfire episode continues in September. Thunderstorms moving through the Cascades in Lane County ignited a fire approximately 14 miles southeast of McKenzie Bridge which burned 88 acres.

Wildfire in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 24-AUG-11 17:38:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Substitute Fire was started by lightning on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011. The fire burned 88 acres in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Willamette National Forest on the eastern side of Substitute Point. The fire was contained on September 15th, 2011.
An area of non-severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of August 8th.  One house was struck by lightning during these thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 08-AUG-11 14:45:00 to 08-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Very heavy rain fell across parts of La Salle county during the afternoon of August 8th.  A rainfall amount of 2.03 inches was measured in just 45 minutes along the border between Peru and La Salle.  Many streets were flooded including Marquette Road in Peru.  Water was shooting about 7 feet in the air from a manhole cover near First and Bucklin Streets.  Portions of asphalt pavement were curled up after flowing water lifted portions of Tonti Street in La Salle.

Lightning in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 08-AUG-11 14:50:00 to 08-AUG-11 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A house in Ottawa was struck by lightning.
An isolated supercell developed over northern Illinois and tracked southeast during the evening of August 12th.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-AUG-11 17:32:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLMAN VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several 3 to 6 inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.
Scattered pulse thunderstorms produced large hail in Adams County.

Hail in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-AUG-11 21:00:00 to 18-AUG-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GULDENS STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Quarter size (1 inch diameter) hail was reported at the Adams County 911 Center.
Thunderstorms developed along the Atlantic coast seabreeze in south mainland Florida, intersecting with a moisture convergence boundary rotating southward around a large western Atlantic upper-level low pressure area.  The general northerly steering flow allowed strong thunderstorms to move south across Florida Bay.  Several gale-force wind gusts accompanied the thunderstorms in the vicinity of Marathon.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FLORIDA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 12-MAY-11 15:36:00 to 12-MAY-11 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 45 knots (52 mph) was measured at the Marathon Airport ASOS.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG KEY TO THE W END OF THE 7 MILE BRIDGE OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 12-MAY-11 15:37:00 to 12-MAY-11 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust estimated at 45 mph was observed near the Marathon Airport.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FLORIDA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 12-MAY-11 15:40:00 to 12-MAY-11 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust was measured at 40 knots (46 mph) in Marathon.
An upper level disturbance in combination with the Atlantic sea breeze, resulted in scattered thunderstorm development across southeast Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 26-MAY-11 21:54:00 to 26-MAY-11 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a tree down on power lines along North Main Street and Debbie Drive, 1 mile north of Statesboro, Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 26-MAY-11 22:29:00 to 26-MAY-11 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A Utility Company reported a tree down on a power line along Peoples Farm Road, 2 miles east of Sylvania, Georgia.
An upper level disturbance in combination with the sea breeze and numerous convective outflow and differential heating boundaries, resulted in scattered thunderstorm development across southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia.

Hail in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 27-MAY-11 13:29:00 to 27-MAY-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a report of penny to nickel size hail in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

Hail in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 27-MAY-11 13:40:00 to 27-MAY-11 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The Public reported quarter size hail in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

Hail in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-MAY-11 13:50:00 to 27-MAY-11 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: POOLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed a report of penny size hail in Pooler, Georgia.

Hail in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 27-MAY-11 14:35:00 to 27-MAY-11 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A Fire Department official reported penny size hail, 1 mile south of Richmond Hill, Georgia.
On the 12th and 13th, an upper-level trough moved over the state. This was a cold system that originated from the Gulf of Alaska that was associated with relatively low snow levels; however, the deeper moisture remained to the north of central California. As a result, little or no precipitation fell over much of the region; locations generally received a trace to a few hundredths of an inch of precipitation, including much of the southern Sierra Nevada. However, some snow flurries fell on the Grapevine during the 12th. Shortly after noon, the Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road was closed due to snow and ice, while about an inch of snow accumulated around Frazier Park during the late night hours of the 12th and into the following morning.
Southeast winds funneled through the Tejon Pass, producing gusts up to 40 mph in the far south end of the San Joaquin Valley at the base of the Grapevine.

Winter Storm in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-11 12:49:00 to 13-DEC-11 08:48:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches over a 2 day period caused minor flooding on the Kennebec River at Skowhegan.

Flood in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 16-MAY-11 06:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKOWHEGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rain caused minor flooding on the Kennebec River at Skowhegan (flood stage 35,000 cfs), which crested at 40,800 cfs.
Long term drought conditions continued to create dry surface fuels. Scattered storms produced lightning strikes, especially during the middle of the month, which ignited numerous more fires across the forecast area. In addition, thunderstorm wind gusts and outflow boundaries produced sporadic and frequent wind shifts which enabled some fires to spread quickly.

Wildfire in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Honey Prairie Wildfire complex had burned about 152,994 acres on June 1st and was about 80 percent contained. By the 19th of the month, the fire burned about 233,606 acres and was only 60 percent contained again. Then, by the 30th the fire had burned 286,698 acres and was about 70 percent contained. By the 30th, it was estimated that the fire cost to date was around $30 million.

Wildfire in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Sweat Farm Again wildfire had burned about about 19,000 acres and was only 38 percent contained on the 23rd. By the 30th, the fire had burned 19,169 acres and was 75 percent contained.

Wildfire in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Racepond Wildfire had burned about 7,855 acres and was 60 percent contained on the 1st. On the 30th, the fire burned 20,934 acres and was 72 percent contained.
Thunderstorms developed in the afternoon instability.  A moist southwest flow existed, well in advance of an approaching cold front.

Hail in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 15:20:00 to 22-MAY-11 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LYNN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 15:11:00 to 22-MAY-11 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 18:24:00 to 22-MAY-11 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH RUFFNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree branches fell onto power lines on Oak Ridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 18:40:00 to 22-MAY-11 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESKDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree branches fell onto power lines on Cabin Creek Road.
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 10-OCT-11 01:44:00 to 10-OCT-11 09:47:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was measured around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in EASTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-OCT-11 00:35:00 to 10-OCT-11 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was measured around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in EASTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-OCT-11 00:35:00 to 10-OCT-11 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile based on observations nearby.

Dense Fog in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-OCT-11 01:44:00 to 10-OCT-11 09:47:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile based on observations nearby.
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 11-OCT-11 02:28:00 to 11-OCT-11 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile based on observations nearby.
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 BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-11 00:17:00 to 11-OCT-11 06:53:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in EASTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-11 02:28:00 to 11-OCT-11 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in EASTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-OCT-11 23:55:00 to 11-OCT-11 02:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported around one quarter mile.

Dense Fog in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-OCT-11 02:28:00 to 11-OCT-11 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Visibility was estimated to be around one quarter mile based on observations nearby.
The Haskell Complex West Wildfire began around 2055 CST about seven miles west of Ware Texas in Dallam County. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed a measured four hundred and thirty-two acres. There were no reports of structures damaged or destroyed and there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. The wildfire was contained around 0200 CST on July 24.

Wildfire in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-11 20:55:00 to 24-JUL-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
The Mutual Aid Shamrock Daberry Road Wildfire began around 1245 CST about five miles northeast of Shamrock Texas in Wheeler County. The wildfire was caused by lightning and consumed an estimated three hundred acres. There was a report that there were two homes and one other structure which were threatened by the wildfire but were saved. None of the structures were reported damaged. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities. The wildfire was contained around 1500 CST.

Wildfire in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 31-JUL-11 12:45:00 to 31-JUL-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Moderate instability formed across the Southern Appalachians during the early afternoon and widely scattered severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front resulting in damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 04-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 04-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 04-JUL-11 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Thompson Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 04-JUL-11 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 04-JUL-11 14:05:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETHTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 04-JUL-11 14:21:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.
Extreme heating helped to produce thunderstorms in the afternoon and some became severe along a weak boundary.

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 17:55:00 to 23-JUL-11 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 14:38:00 to 23-JUL-11 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several sheds were blown across highway 400.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 15:55:00 to 23-JUL-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was blown over and there was damage to an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 16:45:00 to 23-JUL-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERAL
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power poles were snapped.  There were also several outbuildings damaged and at least one completely destroyed on the west side of Liberal.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 16:55:00 to 23-JUL-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERLANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A 1.5 diameter tree branch was broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 16:55:00 to 23-JUL-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 17:10:00 to 23-JUL-11 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERLANE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSH, KANSAS
From 23-JUL-11 17:55:00 to 23-JUL-11 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.
In June, lightning sparked a wildfire in the Holly Shelter Game Land.  The fire continued burning into July.

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

The Juniper Road wildfire continued to burn into July.  With the aid of significant rains on July 24-26th, the fire was 95% contained when command was transferred to a local Incident Management Team on July 31st.  The fire burned a total of 31,140 acres.
A fire was reported near Carolina Forest.

Wildfire in COASTAL GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-11 11:30:00 to 29-JUL-11 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Lightning apparently started a fire near the community of Carolina Forest.  Ongoing hot temperatures and drought conditions allowed the fire to breach containment lines several times. The blaze consumed 1374 acres before being contained on July 29th. No homes were damaged or threatened in spite of the fire's close proximity to the Carolina Forest subdivision.
Two men drowned in a rip current while attempting to save a six year old child.

Rip Current in COASTAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 07-JUL-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two men, 41 year old Jeffrey Dinkins, and 42 year old Johnny Ward, died in a rip current while attempting to rescue a six year girl.  Two other people were involved and were rescued by an Horry County officer.
A stationary frontal boundary along the I-74 corridor triggered scattered thunderstorms during the late afternoon and early evening of July 19th.  Numerous reports of funnel clouds were received: however, no tornado touchdowns occurred.  One cell produced penny-sized hail in Cooksville in eastern McLean County.

Hail in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-11 17:40:00 to 19-JUL-11 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager
A lingering surface trough and an approaching cold front resulted in showers and thunderstorms developing across western Massachusetts. These thunderstorms produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 06-JUL-11 21:40:00 to 06-JUL-11 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMSBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large limbs on Firetown Road were downed onto wires by thunderstorm winds.
Isolated thunderstorms along a warm front produced heavy rain which caused minor flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

Heavy Rain in WORCESTER, MARYLAND
From 27-JUN-11 19:02:00 to 27-JUN-11 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: (W30)OCEAN CITY MUNI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Parking lots at a Walmart and Home Depot were filled with water. Also, minor street flooding was reported in Berlin due to poor drainage issues. Rainfall amounts were estimated between three and five inches in these areas.
A storm system affected the upper Ohio Valley on August 18th. Showers and thunderstorms developed across the area with at least one of the thunderstorms becoming severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-AUG-11 21:05:00 to 18-AUG-11 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree and snapped several large tree limbs.
Ambient temperatures around 105 degrees with heat index values around 110 degrees resulted in a heat related fatality in Bossier Parish. A woman in her 70s was found deceased in her home.  It was determined that her death was heat related.

Excessive Heat in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 07-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 07-AUG-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Ambient temperatures around 108 degrees with heat index values around 115 degrees resulted in a heat related fatality in Bossier Parish. A 59 year old man was outside mowing his lawn when he collapsed and later died from the heat.

Excessive Heat in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-11 15:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Ambient temperatures around 107 degrees and excessive drought conditions were all the ingredients needed for a grass fire to get out of control in Cherokee County on the afternoon of August 17th.  Several fire departments were on the scene of a five acre fire on County Road 1615 off of Hwy 69, south of Jacksonville.  Two barns have been completely destroyed by the blaze, but no homes are involved at this time.
Texas Forest Service choppers sent out helicopters and plows to help contain the fire.
Fortunately no one was seriously injured, however, two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion.

Wildfire in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 17-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 17-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Ambient temperatures around 107 degrees and excessive drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a wildfire near the border of Smith and Rusk Counties.  The fire burned about 350 acres and was not contained until late in the evening of the 18th.  Thick smoke emerged above the treetops around 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon.  According to Smith County authorities, about thirteen homes were threatened, but none were destroyed. So far, no injuries have been reported.  In Smith County, County Roads 2115, 2116, and 2113 were closed.
In Rusk County, County Roads 4117, 4116, 4114, and 4120 were closed.  The First Baptist Church on Railroad Avenue in Troup, Texas was used as a shelter for fire evacuees.

Wildfire in RUSK, TEXAS
From 18-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 18-AUG-11 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media