sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Strong downslope winds occurred along the Northern Rocky Mountain Front. In addition, a weather system moving over the area caused instability and scattered thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms produced wind gusts greater than 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 01-SEP-12 17:00:00 to 01-SEP-12 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHESTNUT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles down from thunderstorm wind gusts...power outages also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 01-SEP-12 16:06:00 to 01-SEP-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GEYSER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT sensor at Geyser measures 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 01-SEP-12 16:12:00 to 01-SEP-12 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHESTNUT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT sensor at Bozeman Pass on I-15 measures 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 01-SEP-12 19:44:00 to 01-SEP-12 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHESTNUT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT sensor at Bozeman Pass on I-15 measures a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 01-SEP-12 16:00:00 to 01-SEP-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Logan Pass weather station measures 68 mph wind gust.
In addition to the flash flooding from the thunderstorms, lightning caused isolated damage in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Lightning in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 04-SEP-12 18:29:00 to 04-SEP-12 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike downed a pole and wires on West Main Boulevard or Pheasant Drive (Pennsylvania State Route 248) in Moore Township. The roadway was closed between Grouse Drive and East Dannersville Road until 930 a.m. EDT on the 5th.
During the afternoon hours on the 25th, a dryline formed and moved east to the Rolling Plains. Scattered thunderstorms developed along this dryline early in the evening. One of these storms became severe as it entered Cottle County producing severe wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 25-SEP-12 19:40:00 to 25-SEP-12 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet station near Paducah measured a wind gust to 58 mph at 1940 CST and 66 mph at 1945 CST.

Hail in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 25-SEP-12 20:05:00 to 25-SEP-12 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHALK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A NWS COOP Observer in southern Cottle County reported hail between pea and nickel size for about 25 minutes. No damage was reported.
The month of October continued where September left off concerning the ongoing drought conditions across portions of Southwest Arkansas.  The counties that continued to suffer through D2 Severe and D3 Extreme Drought conditions through the month of October were Howard, Sevier, Little River, Hempstead and Miller counties.
The following are a few selected cities across Southwest Arkansas with their October rainfall totals and departures from normal as well as their 2012 rainfall totals and departures from normal.
Texarkana October rainfall was 1.77. The departure from normal was -3.16.
Texarkana yearly rainfall was 26.56. The departure from normal was -13.22.
Dequeen October rainfall was 1.19. The departure from normal was -3.33.
Dequeen yearly rainfall was 23.55. The departure from normal was -16.17.

Drought in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 01-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 01-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LITTLE RIVER, ARKANSAS
From 01-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 01-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 01-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Severe thunderstorms moved across the northeast Texas Panhandle during the evening hours producing large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities.

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 26-SEP-12 21:08:00 to 26-SEP-12 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 26-SEP-12 21:20:00 to 26-SEP-12 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWICHELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 26-SEP-12 21:30:00 to 26-SEP-12 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 26-SEP-12 21:00:00 to 26-SEP-12 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials reported that the thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down power lines and also knocked over an irrigation sprinkler system. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 26-SEP-12 21:30:00 to 26-SEP-12 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNSWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts in the town of Farnsworth, Texas which is located in Ochiltree County in the northeast Texas Panhandle. There was no damage and there were no reports of injuries or fatalities.
Clear skies and a very dry air mass allowed temperatures to fall below freezing in parts of south central Oregon.

Frost/Freeze in KLAMATH BASIN, OREGON
From 04-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 04-OCT-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Reported low temperatures ranged from 19 to 31 degrees.
Clear skies and a very dry air mass allowed temperatures to fall below freezing in parts of south central Oregon.

Frost/Freeze in KLAMATH BASIN, OREGON
From 05-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 05-OCT-12 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Reported low temperatures ranged from 20 to 39 degrees.
Clearing behind an exiting shortwave trough and heavy rain fall led to dense fog in the Shenandoah Valley and parts of Norther Virginia.

Dense Fog in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 04:55:00 to 28-SEP-12 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Shenandoah Valley Airport.

Dense Fog in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:53:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Charlottesville Airport.

Dense Fog in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:53:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Charlottesville Airport.

Dense Fog in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:53:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Charlottesville Airport.

Dense Fog in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:53:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport and Charlottesville Airport.

Dense Fog in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:15:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Orange Airport.

Dense Fog in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 04:35:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Culpeper Airport.

Dense Fog in NORTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 04:35:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Warrenton Airport.

Dense Fog in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 04:15:00 to 28-SEP-12 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Warrenton Airport.

Dense Fog in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 04:55:00 to 28-SEP-12 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Shenandoah Valley Airport.

Dense Fog in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:55:00 to 28-SEP-12 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Luray Airport.

Dense Fog in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:55:00 to 28-SEP-12 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Luray Airport.

Dense Fog in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-12 03:55:00 to 28-SEP-12 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Visibility was reported to be around one quarter mile at the Luray and Shenandoah Valley Airport.
A few thunderstorms developed during early afternoon hours as the atmosphere became warm and unstable.  A few thunderstorms became strong as they encountered meso-scale boundaries.  These thunderstorms eventually drifted off the southeast coast into marine waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SD GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 08-SEP-12 14:30:00 to 08-SEP-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAPELO ISLAND
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 46 mile per hour wind gust was measured.
Deep layered instability was present over the coastal waters during early morning hours.  Thunderstorms then developed as a trough of low pressure began shifting over coastal waters.  A few of these thunderstorms became strong as they encountered the instability axis.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in S SANTEE R SC TO SAVANNAH GA 20 TO 40NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 09-SEP-12 05:49:00 to 09-SEP-12 05:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULLS BAY
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Buoy 41004 measured a 35 knot gust.
A warm and unstable environment along with weak winds in the low levels set up a favorable environment for waterspout formation.

Waterspout in SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SD GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 16-SEP-12 11:30:00 to 16-SEP-12 11:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYBEE ISLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tybee Island lifeguards reported a brief waterspout.
An upper level low was approaching from the west along with a dryline/Pacific front.  Good low level moisture and instability from clearing skies were present to the east of the dryline.  These features interacted to produce severe weather across Southeast New Mexico.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 02:00:00 to 12-OCT-12 02:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A thunderstorm moved over Eddy County and produced baseball sized hail on the north side of Artesia along Highway 285 and State Road 2.  There was roof and car damage reported.  The cost of damage is a rough estimate.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 02:02:00 to 12-OCT-12 02:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 15:37:00 to 12-OCT-12 15:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 16:53:00 to 12-OCT-12 16:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 19:00:00 to 12-OCT-12 19:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Funnel Cloud in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 20:06:00 to 12-OCT-12 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MC DONALD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A thunderstorm moved over Lea County and produced a funnel cloud about three miles east of McDonald.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 16:52:00 to 12-OCT-12 16:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 01:45:00 to 12-OCT-12 01:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 16:58:00 to 12-OCT-12 17:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 12-OCT-12 19:00:00 to 12-OCT-12 19:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm moved across Lea County and produced an estimated 60 mph wind gust ten miles north of Lovington.  The cost of damage is estimated to be zero since there was no damage reported.
A cold front approached the Mid Atlantic from the west during the afternoon. Instability and wind shear led to the development of severe thunderstorms that produced damaging winds and hail. An isolated thunderstorm produced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 09-AUG-12 17:30:00 to 09-AUG-12 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rain caused high water at Hiatt Rd and Apple Pie Ridge Rd.
A weak front dropping southward across the Ohio Valley combined with unstable conditions to produce scattered thunderstorms during the late afternoon through the late evening. The main threat from these storms was damaging thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 08-AUG-12 21:10:00 to 08-AUG-12 21:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two outbuildings were destroyed and a few trees were downed near Sunman due to thunderstorm winds.
An isolated thunderstorm developed over Valdosta and produced a severe downburst.  This was the only severe weather reported in south central Georgia on this day.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 20-SEP-12 14:25:00 to 20-SEP-12 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An isolated thunderstorm developed over portions of Valdosta and produced a severe downburst.  Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in a swath through the city and to the northeast, including some trees on houses.  The damage appeared to start south of the Valdosta State University campus and spread northeastward.
Hurricane Isaac moved into central Louisiana. This track brought storm surge...flooding...and isolated tornadoes to the central gulf coast.

Tornado in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 30-AUG-12 09:58:00 to 30-AUG-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOXEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A weak tornado briefly touched downing a few trees near Toxey.

Heavy Rain in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-12 21:00:00 to 30-AUG-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm total rainfall of 14.53 inches of rain received for Isaac through 4 pm Aug 30th.

Tropical Storm in LOWER BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 28-AUG-12 06:00:00 to 29-AUG-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm surge water levels of 1 to 3 feet along area beaches along with rough surf which resulted in minor to moderate beach erosion. Some roadways on Fort Morgan were flooded. The Alabama governor ordered the evacuation of zones 1 and 2 in coastal areas of Baldwin County.

Tropical Storm in LOWER MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 28-AUG-12 06:00:00 to 29-AUG-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm surge inundation levels of 1 to 3 feet were reported at many of the coastal areas...especially at the times of astronomical high tides on both the 28th and 29th. Numerous coastal roadways were flooded along with other waterfront property. Some of the roadways include...Water Street in Downtown Mobile...DIP at the Dog River Bridge...Bienville Boulevard on the West End of Dauphin Island...the Highway 90 causeway over northern Mobile Bay...as well as locations around Alabama Port. The Alabama Governor ordered evacuations of zones 1 and 2 in coastal Mobile county.
Two separate lightning strikes damaged homes near Lake Keowee in eastern Oconee County.

Lightning in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-12 19:00:00 to 06-AUG-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Buckthorn Trail, starting a fire that damaged several rooms.

Lightning in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-12 18:30:00 to 06-AUG-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Cove Lane, starting a fire that damaged part of the roof.
A severe thunderstorm developed over Huron County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-SEP-12 17:35:00 to 05-SEP-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was reported down.

Hail in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-SEP-12 17:18:00 to 05-SEP-12 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADSWORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-SEP-12 17:35:00 to 05-SEP-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 05-SEP-12 17:20:00 to 05-SEP-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADSWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four inch diameter tree branches were reported down.
A lee side trof and bay breezes helped trigger widely scattered strong to locally severe thunderstorms across the northern part of the Eastern Shore during the late afternoon of the 3rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CECIL, MARYLAND
From 03-AUG-12 15:55:00 to 03-AUG-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in the southeastern part of Cecil County.
A low pressure system and upper level disturbance moved through the Northeast during the morning and afternoon hours, producing multiple rounds of thunderstorms with torrential rain and flash flooding in Bergen County.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 15-AUG-12 16:54:00 to 15-AUG-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Westwood, torrential rain flooded the basement of a medical center on Old Hook Rd.   Ractrack Road was also closed due to flooding in HoHoKus.
A broken line of strong thunderstorms developed across southern Indiana during the afternoon of August 9th. Storms initiated along an east west orientated outflow boundary left over from convection earlier in the morning. By late afternoon, these storms moved southeast into the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. The strongest storms produced isolated damaging winds.

Hail in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 09-AUG-12 14:52:00 to 09-AUG-12 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Lexington broadcast media reported one inch hail near Southland Drive. Smaller, nickle-sized hail fell at several other locations around the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 09-AUG-12 13:55:00 to 09-AUG-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KINNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several trees down near his neighborhood 7 miles southwest of Stanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 09-AUG-12 14:55:00 to 09-AUG-12 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMAHURST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree down just north of Nicholasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 09-AUG-12 15:13:00 to 09-AUG-12 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that several trees were downed in Versailles.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 09-AUG-12 16:15:00 to 09-AUG-12 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLBYS STORE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Kentucky mesonet site located 8 miles north of Cynthiana measured a 61 mph wind gust.
Monsoon moisture continued to stream into the region courtesy of south and southwesterly low level winds.  A combination of daytime heating that led to a generally unstable atmosphere and lift provided by the terrain of the Gila region led to the development of widespread showers and thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in GRANT, NEW MEXICO
From 18-AUG-12 16:00:00 to 18-AUG-12 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CENTRAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported water coming over railroad road in Santa Clara at the low water crossing. Nearby COCORAHS sites reported between .50 inches and 1.00 inches of rainfall during the event.
A very moist air mass remained in place across the region as a result of the seasonal monsoon flow. An upper level disturbance moved in from the northwest and managed to destabilize the atmosphere and resulted in numerous strong to severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO
From 23-AUG-12 16:00:00 to 23-AUG-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRAMA
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

White Sands Missile Range reported strong thunderstorm winds and .87 inches of heavy rain at one of its SAMS sites as a severe thunderstorm moved through.

Heavy Rain in OTERO, NEW MEXICO
From 23-AUG-12 17:30:00 to 23-AUG-12 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOUDCROFT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The local COOP observer for Cloudcroft reported 1.17 inches of heavy rain. The local emergency manager also reported heavy rain and some minor street flood occurring across western and southern parts of Cloudcroft.
Persistent high pressure over the Central United States continued to keep much needed precipitation from the area. Although temperatures were 2 degrees below average for the month, precipitation was 2 inches below normal. These conditions across the region allowed extreme drought to continue through the month of August for northeast Missouri.

Drought in CLARK, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 28-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SCOTLAND, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 28-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor