sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Within a warm sector south and southeast of a surface low pressure system and an associated cold front, thunderstorms fired along pre-frontal mesoscale boundaries early in the afternoon and advanced east across the forecast area through the evening, eventually reaching the coast. A combination of parameters supported multi-cell convection and a few severe thunderstorms damaging wind gusts and quarter sized hail.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-NOV-12 18:55:00 to 04-NOV-12 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON HRBR ENT
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

At 36 knot wind gust was measured at Fort Sumter.
Clearing skies and a cold air mass allowed temperatures to fall below freezing in some areas along the coast.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 31-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Reported low temperatures ranged from 31 to 34 degrees.
Isolated severe thunderstorms developed along a stalled frontal boundary during the early morning hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSKINGUM, OHIO
From 02-MAY-12 04:00:00 to 02-MAY-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a large tree down across U.S. 40 and Cjhapel Hill Road.
A large, long period swell impacted the California coastline for two days from December 28-29. A pair of fishermen were killed during the event from a sneaker wave which washed them off the rocks they were fishing on.

Sneakerwave in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-12 17:00:00 to 28-DEC-12 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A pair of fishermen, father and son, and a friend were fishing on rocks near the Golden Gate Bridge. A large sneaker wave swept them off the rocks and into the ocean. The friend was able to swim back to shore and contacted authorities. A Tiburon Fire Department boat found the bodies of the father and son about 100 yards offshore with the assistance of a Coast Guard Helicopter.
A strong low pressure system moved across the area, generating southwest winds with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.  In addition blowing dirt reduced visibility below one mile at times.

High Wind in CHEYENNE COUNTY, COLORADO
From 28-FEB-12 11:04:00 to 28-FEB-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
Strong northwest winds developed along the coast as a cold front moved offshore during the early morning hours of February 12th. These strong winds produced minor sound side flooding on Hatteras Island.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-12 06:15:00 to 12-FEB-12 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water level increase of two to three feet on sound side of Hatteras Island. Portions of Highway 12 flooded between Salvo and Hatteras.
A line of strong thunderstorms moved across the Middle Texas coastal waters on the morning of January 25th.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MATAGORDA SHIP CHNL TO PT ARANSAS TX 20 TO 60NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 25-JAN-12 11:25:00 to 25-JAN-12 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLTFM 17SE PRT ARNSAS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS site at South Brazos on an elevated platform in the northwest Gulf of Mexico reported a 44 knot gust. Wind speed near the surface was estimated to be around 40 knots.
Clearing skies and a cold air mass made for freezing temperatures along the Oregon Coast on this date.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 17-JAN-12 01:00:00 to 17-JAN-12 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Reported low temperatures ranged from 29 to 37 degrees.
Clearing skies and a cold air mass made for cold low temperatures along parts of the Oregon coast this morning.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 28-JAN-12 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Reported low temperatures ranged from 30 to 34 degrees.
Severe thunderstorms developed over the southern Oregon coastal waters later moved onshore.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE BLANCO TO PT. ST. GEORGE...OUT TO 10 NM, E PACIFIC
From 31-MAR-12 14:57:00 to 31-MAR-12 15:02:00 (PST-8)
Location: BROOKINGS
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 1SE Brookings reported a gust to 68 mph as a thunderstorm moved onshore.  It is assumed that gusts exceeding 40 mph occurred offshore with this thunderstorm.
A waterspout developed just off the southern Oregon Coast just south of Pistol River.  A picture of it was sent to WFO Medford a day later.

Waterspout in CAPE BLANCO TO PT. ST. GEORGE...OUT TO 10 NM, E PACIFIC
From 28-MAR-12 10:55:00 to 28-MAR-12 11:05:00 (PST-8)
Location: PISTOL RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This waterspout was photographed by a member of the public, who sent it to an NWS weather spotter.  They, in turn, sent the picture to WFO Medford the following day.
Several incoming fronts induced a nearly continuous high wind event over south central Oregon east of the Cascades.

High Wind in NORTHERN & EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY & WESTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 31-MAR-12 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Calimus RAWS recorded gusts exceeding 57 mph continuously during this interval.  The peak gust was 68 mph, recorded at 31/0700 PST.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 29-MAR-12 04:38:00 to 31-MAR-12 21:38:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Summer Lake RAWS recorded gusts exceeding 57 mph frequently from 29/0438 until 30/0438 PST, then occasionally during the rest of the warning period.  The peak gust of 66 mph occurred at 31/2138 PST.  The Summit RAWS recorded gusts to 58 mph at 29/0403 PST and 31/0903 PST and a gust to 61 mph at 31/2203 PST.  A spotter 9SSE Summer Lake recorded a gust to 65 mph at 29/1653 PST.  He also reported a gust to 72 mph at 29/1530 PST.  The Lakeview Interagency Fire Center reported wind gusts exceeding 50 mph and the winds took down a power pole, causing a 20 acre wildfire along Highway 140 near Adel on the morning of the 31st.
A National Weather Service employee reported a small waterspout off Poipu Beach on the south side of Kauai.  There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage.

Waterspout in KAUAI LEEWARD WATERS, HAWAII WATERS
From 04-APR-12 08:30:00 to 04-APR-12 08:40:00 (HST-10)
Location: POIPU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee
A large area of low pressure over the Ohio Valley on the morning of the 24th tracked to New Brunswick by the morning of the 25th.  The low brought heavy snow to the portions of Coos and Carroll Counties.  Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the higher terrain of Grafton and Carroll Counties with up to 10 inches in eastern Coos County.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 24-FEB-12 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 24-FEB-12 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Strong low pressure moved across southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi during the midday hours. Several long track supercell thunderstorms moved across the area ahead of the low pressure. Numerous reports of severe weather were received.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE PONCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 18-FEB-12 13:50:00 to 18-FEB-12 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LKFRNT ARPT NEW
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
An incoming front brought strong winds to South Central Oregon east of the Cascades.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 24-FEB-12 23:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported a barn blown down at Adel, with debris scattered 100 yards onto a nearby roadway.

High Wind in NORTHERN & EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY & WESTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 24-FEB-12 21:45:00 to 24-FEB-12 22:17:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported a measured wind gust to 63 mph at Lorella at 24/2217.  The Calimus RAWS recorded a gust to 60 mph at 24/2200 PST.
An upper level low over the four corners region pushed a Pacific cold front across Texas. This produced a line of thunderstorms that produced one severe hail report and numerous incidents of smaller hail.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 03-APR-12 15:55:00 to 03-APR-12 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ROUND ROCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 03-APR-12 15:55:00 to 03-APR-12 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ROUND ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail for nearly two minutes.

Hail in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 03-APR-12 16:38:00 to 03-APR-12 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 03-APR-12 16:50:00 to 03-APR-12 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HAYS, TEXAS
From 03-APR-12 17:08:00 to 03-APR-12 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUDA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LEE, TEXAS
From 03-APR-12 18:00:00 to 03-APR-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LEE, TEXAS
From 03-APR-12 18:45:00 to 03-APR-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Heavy lake effect snow accumulated over Gogebic and Ontonagon counties from the 24th into the morning of the 25th in the wake of a cold front.

Lake-Effect Snow in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-12 11:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Total lake effect snow accumulation between Bessemer and Ironwood measured from seven to nine inches with one-inch per hour snowfall rates recorded.

Lake-Effect Snow in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-12 11:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer eight miles west of Ontonagon measured 15 inches of lake effect snow in less than 24 hours with one-inch per hour snowfall rates reported.

Winter Weather in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-12 10:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a public report of seven inches of lake effect snow in 16 hours eight miles southwest of Munising.
An upper level short wave trough of low pressure combined with a weak cold front to cause thunderstorms a few of which produced severe size hail and damaging wind in Val Verde County.

Hail in VAL VERDE, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 22:32:00 to 07-APR-12 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUMPVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in VAL VERDE, TEXAS
From 07-APR-12 23:30:00 to 07-APR-12 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANDALE MILLS ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated between 60 and 70 mph that broke a flag pole and shredded a flag and wind sock at an emergency helipad.
A cold front moved through South Central Texas and caused thunderstorms some of which produced severe size hail.

Hail in HAYS, TEXAS
From 20-APR-12 12:00:00 to 20-APR-12 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIMBERLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAYS, TEXAS
From 20-APR-12 12:01:00 to 20-APR-12 12:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIMBERLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail, wind gusts estimated between 40 and 50 mph, and one inch hail near Wimberley.

Hail in FAYETTE, TEXAS
From 20-APR-12 12:45:00 to 20-APR-12 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISTERN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced dime to quarter size hail that covered a parking lot in Cistern.

Hail in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 20-APR-12 12:55:00 to 20-APR-12 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Thunderstorms produced a downburst in the Victoria area during the early morning hours of March 19th. The high winds downed power lines and tree limbs in the city of Victoria.

Thunderstorm Wind in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-12 05:15:00 to 19-MAR-12 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VCT)VICTORIA RGNL A
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Victoria Regional Airport ASOS reported a 69 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-12 05:15:00 to 19-MAR-12 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VCT)VICTORIA RGNL A
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Victoria Police Department reported downed power lines and tree limbs in the city.
A backdoor cold front was the focus for scattered thunderstorms across the Midlands and CSRA. An isolated severe storm moved across the Augusta Metro Area.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-APR-12 21:01:00 to 03-APR-12 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Public reported dime to nickel size hail near Gilbert.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-APR-12 21:16:00 to 03-APR-12 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLENTINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees down between Ballentine and Irmo.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-APR-12 20:53:00 to 03-APR-12 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGE RD XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported trees down at the intersection of Ansel Caughman Road and Union Church Road.
Showers and thunderstorms became quite numerous across Northeast Texas into Northern Louisiana during the late night hours of February 2nd into the predawn hours of February 3rd. The setup was an increasingly unstable and moist atmosphere had just moved into the region in the wake of a warm front which had stalled near the Oklahoma Texas border into Southern Arkansas. Weak disturbances aloft moved into the region from Southeast Texas and Southern Louisiana during the overnight hours. Deep layer shear was sufficient to produce organized strong to severe thunderstorms across the region and given the strong lapse rates in place, hail accompanied some of these thunderstorms.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 03-FEB-12 01:28:00 to 03-FEB-12 01:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A complex of thunderstorms moved out of North Central Texas and into Northeast Texas during the late night hours of February 3rd and predawn hours of February 4th.  These thunderstorms were prolific lightning producers and damage was reported from one of these storms in Franklin County, Texas.

Lightning in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 04-FEB-12 00:05:00 to 04-FEB-12 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A storage building on FM. 21 near CR. 4145 was struck by lightning and engulfed in flames.
Isolated severe thunderstorms developed over the upper Pee Dee region of the state and produced some large hail and wind damage.

Hail in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-APR-12 13:45:00 to 26-APR-12 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WYCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Postal employee reported dime size hail in the Sun City/Carolina Lakes area.

Hail in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-APR-12 14:49:00 to 26-APR-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Dime to penny size hail covered the ground at Cheraw State Park.

Hail in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-APR-12 14:52:00 to 26-APR-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel to quarter size hail south of Cheraw.

Hail in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-APR-12 15:25:00 to 27-APR-12 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

MiniMart in Bethune reported quarter size hail in the city.

Hail in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-APR-12 16:30:00 to 27-APR-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCKNOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported dime to quarter size hail along Timber Creek Road.  It hailed for 10 to 15 minutes and covered the ground.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-APR-12 18:30:00 to 27-APR-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODWARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported penny to quarter size hail in and around Blackstock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-APR-12 17:38:00 to 27-APR-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Chesterfielde County Sheriff reported trees down on powerlines in the city of Chesterfield.

Hail in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-APR-12 18:56:00 to 27-APR-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANE SAVANNAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported large hail up to quarter size in the Cane Savannah Community of Sumter County.
Heavy wet snow accumulated as much as 11.5 inches in the western parts of Beadle and Jerauld counties during the night of February 28th and the morning of February 29th.

Heavy Snow in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-FEB-12 22:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wet snow accumulated up to 10 inches over the western edge of Beadle County. Snow accumulations were less to the east as more rain fell, with 6 inches at Huron and less than 6 inches east of Huron. The snow forced the closing of schools and some businesses.

Heavy Snow in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-FEB-12 22:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wet snow accumulated 11.5 inches at Wessington Springs. Snow accumulations were less to the east as more rain fell. The snow forced the closing of schools and some businesses.

Winter Weather in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-FEB-12 23:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snow accumulated around 5 inches over the western part of Brule County, including the city of Chamberlain. The snow closed some schools.

Winter Weather in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-FEB-12 23:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snow accumulated 3 to 4 inches in much of Aurora County.

Winter Weather in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-FEB-12 23:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 4 inches in much of Sanborn County.

Winter Weather in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 3 to 4 inches in part of Davison County, including just over 3 inches at Mitchell.
Severe thunderstorms develop across East Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 17-JAN-12 09:30:00 to 17-JAN-12 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUMANN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several houses had roof damage. Some trees were blown down.
Lack of rainfall during the dry season led to the onset of severe drought conditions over interior sections of southwest Florida.

Drought in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 21-FEB-12 07:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The La Ni��a pattern which has prevailed through the South Florida dry season contributed to the onset of severe drought conditions over interior southwest Florida. Rainfall amounts over the area from November 1, 2011 through the end of February 2012 were only in the 4 to 5 inch range, which is about half of the normal rain percent of normal for that time period. Pasture conditions ranged from poor to fair across the area. The level of Fisheating Creek was around 1.5 feet which was about 1 foot below normal.

Drought in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 21-FEB-12 07:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The La Ni��a pattern which has prevailed through the South Florida dry season contributed to the onset of severe drought conditions over interior southwest Florida. Rainfall amounts over the area from November 1, 2011 through the end of February 2012 were only in the 4 to 5 inch range, which is about half of the normal rain percent of normal for that time period. Pasture conditions ranged from poor to fair across the area. The level of Fisheating Creek was around 1.5 feet which was about 1 foot below normal.
A disturbance moving through Montana brought gusty winds to the Clark area.

High Wind in CODY FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 04-JAN-12 20:45:00 to 04-JAN-12 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
Southwesterly winds ahead of an approaching cold front brought in a surge of moisture that fueled early evening thunderstorms. A lightning strike from one of these storms struck and damaged a house in Land O Lakes.

Lightning in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 10-DEC-12 19:30:00 to 10-DEC-12 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAND O LAKES
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a house in Land O Lakes, damaging the fuse box, as well as shattering a couple of windows.  Damage was estimated as $1000 for 2 new windows and a new fuse box.
A cold front passed over the Florida peninsula and eastern Gulf of Mexico during the morning and early afternoon hours of the 26th, with a narrow squall line ahead of the front.  The squall line produced marine thunderstorm wind gusts as it crossed the Tampa Bay.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-DEC-12 11:33:00 to 26-DEC-12 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS station at Saint Petersburg Clearwater Airport measured a 35 knot thunderstorm wind gust.