sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A strong blocking ridge over the Atlantic Ocean and an upper level trough extending from the Ohio Valley into the Southern Plains placed the region within a broad and deep layer cyclonic flow regime. At the surface, a very slow moving cold front extended from the upstate of South Carolina, across east-central Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Frequent boundary interactions at the surface aided in the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms across the area during the mid-late afternoon.

Hail in JASPER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAY-12 16:31:00 to 15-MAY-12 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGELAND MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny size hail on Blue Gill Lane.

Hail in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAY-12 17:44:00 to 15-MAY-12 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Dorchester County 911 relayed a report from a firefighter of dime to quarter size hail and gusty winds.

Hail in JASPER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAY-12 16:35:00 to 15-MAY-12 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported penny size hail near Ridgeland.
A weak cold front approached the Mid-South from the north on May 29th, 2012. Showers and thunderstorms developed at various times throughout the day ahead of the front. Some storms produced large hail and damaging winds. The storms died by late evening.

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAY-12 05:30:00 to 29-MAY-12 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail fell along Highway 412, west of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAY-12 16:10:00 to 29-MAY-12 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLOW ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked 3 to 4 power poles down in Hollow Rock.
During the early morning hours of May 2nd a strong disturbance lifting northward centered the development of a line of thunderstorms along a warm front bisecting Iowa from west to east. As this line of thunderstorms moved eastward into eastern Iowa, it produced sporadic straightline wind and microburst damage in Benton, Iowa, Muscatine, and Jackson Counties. Pea to penny sized hail was also reported with this line of thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 02:15:00 to 02-MAY-12 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENOA BLUFF
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A microburst blew most of the roof off a house and some of the windows out.  Three large trees were snapped. The door and roof of a machine shed and other outbuildings were damaged.

Hail in IOWA, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 02:40:00 to 02-MAY-12 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ENGLISH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The largest hailstones that fell were dime sized.

Hail in IOWA, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 02:47:00 to 02-MAY-12 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ENGLISH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 03:39:00 to 02-MAY-12 03:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Time of the event was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 03:50:00 to 02-MAY-12 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several branches down about 6 inches in diameter. The time of the event was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 03:52:00 to 02-MAY-12 03:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager for Jackson County reported that a few 2 inch tree limbs were down in the city of Bellevue. The time of the event was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 02:30:00 to 02-MAY-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A person from the public reported shingles blown off of a house along with several trees blown down. An old silo as well as silage wagons also blew over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 03:39:00 to 02-MAY-12 03:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Time of the event was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 02-MAY-12 02:35:00 to 02-MAY-12 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a large tree blown over near the intersection of 51st Street and 32nd Avenue, roof blow off of a barn, and 1 grain bin was blown out. Time of the event was estimated from radar.
This lightning sparked wildfire erupted on the afternoon of June 4, 2012 then spread rapidly overnight during strong gusty winds.  The wildfire consumed more than 41,000 acres, destroyed 242 residential structures, 12 outbuildings, and forced numerous evacuations.

Wildfire in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 04-JUN-12 21:00:00 to 22-JUN-12 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 26.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

This lightning sparked wildfire erupted on the afternoon of June 4, 2012 then spread rapidly overnight during strong gusty winds. The wildfire consumed more than 41,000 acres, destroyed 254 residential structures, 12 outbuildings, and forced numerous evacuations across the region.
A wildfire burned out of control 10 miles east of Bloomfield consuming more than 350 acres.

Wildfire in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 18-JUN-12 13:30:00 to 19-JUN-12 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A wildfire along CR 1491 burned quickly out of control in the bosque along the San Juan River and consumed more than 350 acres, 5 homes, and 12 outbuildings.
A line of thunderstorms moved rapidly northeast across Northern Michigan during the evening hours, advancing out ahead of an incoming cold front.  One storm within the line became severe, resulting in large hail.

Hail in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 20-MAY-12 21:33:00 to 20-MAY-12 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was mostly quarter-sized or smaller, but there were a few half-dollar hailstones.

Hail in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 20-MAY-12 21:52:00 to 20-MAY-12 21:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A line of thunderstorms organized as it exited Wisconsin and moved across Lake Michigan.  The storms produced pockets of wind damage as they crossed Northern Lower Michigan.

Hail in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 28-MAY-12 21:01:00 to 28-MAY-12 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIFE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 28-MAY-12 21:15:00 to 28-MAY-12 21:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: KALKASKA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over a hundred trees were downed, scattered across central and eastern Kalkaska County.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 28-MAY-12 22:30:00 to 28-MAY-12 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large oak trees trees were uprooted near the Alcona and Iosco County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 28-MAY-12 21:58:00 to 28-MAY-12 21:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were downed in Lewiston.

Thunderstorm Wind in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
From 28-MAY-12 20:10:00 to 28-MAY-12 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANISTEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed.
Pulse thunderstorms developed with afternoon heating across portions of southeast West Virginia and central Virginia, mainly triggered with afternoon heating.  Upper level winds aloft were light, resulting in slow movement of these storms.  Prolonged heavy rain falling from these storms resulted in a few occurrences of localized flash flooding.

Flash Flood in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-12 15:40:00 to 17-MAY-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMOOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Callahan Branch Creek was flowing out of its banks and onto Callahan School Road.
A strong storm produced hail up to the size of nickels.

Hail in LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO
From 21-MAY-12 12:38:00 to 21-MAY-12 12:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: COKEDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of central and southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia due to weak shortwave troughs passing over the area ahead of an approaching cold front.  Weak upper level winds kept these storms more pulse-variety and slow moving in nature.  Heavy rain from one storm caused localized flooding and mudslides in southeast West Virginia.

Flash Flood in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-12 16:00:00 to 22-MAY-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Sandlick Road was closed several hours in the community of Glenwood due to a mudslide and water covering the road.
A round of strong to severe storms produced reports of wind and lightning damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAY-12 10:55:00 to 31-MAY-12 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reports a tree down in Singer from a passing storm. Pea sized hail also accompanied the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAY-12 10:55:00 to 31-MAY-12 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE QUINCY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty employee reported that a pine tree had fallen onto power lines a couple mile north of DeQuincy.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAY-12 11:22:00 to 31-MAY-12 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Rapides Parish Sheriff Department reported multiple trees blown down onto cars around Alexandria.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAY-12 11:23:00 to 31-MAY-12 11:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports were received of multiple trees down across portions of Evangeline Parish. Trees were reported down on Highways 106, 29 South, and 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAY-12 12:08:00 to 31-MAY-12 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPELOUSAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement relayed a report of a tree that fell on a house along Vincent Street in Opelousas. One person in the house was injured. Pea sized hail was also occurring during the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAY-12 13:21:00 to 31-MAY-12 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown onto power lines near the intersection of Elm and 3rd Streets in Eunice during a storm.

Lightning in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAY-12 13:21:00 to 31-MAY-12 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUNICE ARPT
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning stuck a house on Perchville Road outside of Eunice. Fire soon engulfed the house. No injuries were reported.
Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds across portions of south central and southeast Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-12 16:25:00 to 01-MAY-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EBONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed on Hendricks Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-12 16:33:00 to 01-MAY-12 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed on Oak Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-12 17:30:00 to 01-MAY-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Tree was downed across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-12 17:30:00 to 01-MAY-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree was downed and blocking Story's Station Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-12 17:45:00 to 01-MAY-12 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed south of Franklin along General Thomas Highway and Smith Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-12 18:00:00 to 01-MAY-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Tree was downed across North Liberty Spring Road.
Another active weather day occurred across north Texas as a surface low deepened across the Texas Panhandle. This drove a dryline into western north Texas during the late afternoon hours. Severe storms developed rapidly along and ahead of the dryline in a moist and unstable environment with upper level winds support of sustained supercell storms. Large hail and damaging winds were reported over the area along with at least one tornado.

Hail in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:10:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMARTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KNOX, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:59:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOX CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: State Official

Hail in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:44:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:46:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SPS)SHEPPARD AFB
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Tornado in FOARD, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:27:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a large rain-wrapped tornado estimated to be about 10 miles northwest of Truscott. This tornado occurred in open country and no damage was reported. This tornado may have been a longer duration event, but the high-precipitation character of the storm and lack of damage likely prevented confirmation of the tornado through much of the tornado's life cycle.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:27:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUSCOTT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observer reported 65 to 70 mph wind gusts. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:50:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUSCOTT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observer reported 60 to 70 mph wind gusts. No damage was reported.

Hail in KNOX, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:24:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUSCOTT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:10:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMARTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public estimated 60 mph winds. No damage was reported.

Hail in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:45:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:44:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was also reported along with the 60 mph wind gusts. No damage was reported.
Little to no rain fell across western north Texas, which was already in a severe drought leading into the month. D2 to D3 drought conditions persisted through the month with worsening drought conditions through the month, leading to D4 classification in some counties.

Drought in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

D2 (severe) drought conditions continued through the month.

Drought in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

D2 (severe) drought continued through the month.

Drought in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

D3 (extreme) to D4 (exceptional) drought was present at the beginning of the month. Drought conditions improved slightly by the end of the month with only D3 (extreme) drought present by the end of the month.

Drought in FOARD, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

D3 (extreme) to D4 (exceptional) drought was present at the beginning of the month. Drought conditions improved slightly by the end of the month with only D3 drought conditions present.

Drought in HARDEMAN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

D2 (severe) to D3 (extreme) drought conditions persisted through the month, with worsening drought conditions and D3 drought present over the entire county by the end of the month.

Drought in KNOX, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

D4 (exceptional) drought covered the entire county at the beginning of the month. Improvement due to rainfall led to only D3 (extreme) drought by the end of the month.

Drought in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

D3 (extreme) to D4 (exceptional) drought conditions were present at the start of the month. Slight improvement occurred during the month and only D3 (extreme) drought was present by the end of the month.
Lightning strikes from a line of thunderstorms ignited The Duck Lake Wildfire 14 miles north of Newberry and the Pine Creek North Wildfire in the Seney National Wildlife Refuge on the evening of the 20th.
Strong south winds gusting over 30 mph on the 24th quickly fanned the Duck Lake Wildfire and caused it to spread rapidly toward the Lake Superior shore forcing mandatory evacuations for people in the Pike Lake, Bodi Lake, Culhane Lake and Little Lake Harbor areas. The 21,069 acre wildfire, the third largest in modern Michigan history, burned 136 structures (including one store and one motel) before it was fully contained in mid-June.
The Pine Creek North Wildfire spread to 3500 acres by the 25th but was 95 percent contained by the 28th.  The Marshland Wildlife Drive, Fishing Loop, Pine Ridge Nature Trail and many interior roads within the refuge were all closed due to the fire.  The cost of resources to fight the fire was estimated to be around $600,000.  No injuries or deaths were reported from the fire.
Due to the wildfires and extreme fire danger, Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster in both Luce and Schoolcraft counties on the 25th.

Wildfire in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 20-MAY-12 19:45:00 to 29-MAY-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Lightning from thunderstorms ignited the Pine Creek North Wildfire on the evening of the 20th.  The fire spread to 3500 acres by the 25th but was 95 percent contained by the 28th.  The Marshland Wildlife Drive, Fishing Loop, Pine Ridge Nature Trail and many interior roads within the refuge were all closed due to the fire.  The cost of resources to fight the fire was estimated to be around $600,000.  No injuries or deaths were reported from the fire.  Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster in Schoolcraft County on the 25th.

Wildfire in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 20-MAY-12 20:10:00 to 31-MAY-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 12.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Lightning from a line of thunderstorms ignited The Duck Lake Wildfire 14 miles north of Newberry on the evening of the 20th. Strong south winds gusting over 30 mph on the 24th quickly fanned the fire and caused it to spread rapidly toward the Lake Superior shore forcing mandatory evacuations for people in the Pike Lake, Bodi Lake, Culhane Lake and Little Lake Harbor areas. The 21,069 acre wildfire, the third largest in modern Michigan history, burned 136 structures (including one store and one motel) before it was fully contained in mid-June. No injuries or deaths occurred from the fire. Road closures included County Road 414 east from the intersection with County Road 410 and County Road 500 from M-123 north to Little Lake Harbor. As a precaution, Tahquamenon Falls State Park was also closed for several days but was completely untouched by the fire. The total cost of property lost and resources used to fight the fire was estimated to be over $10 million. Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster in Luce County on the 25th.
With a warm front draped across northern New York and a cold front to the west, northeast Pennsylvania was entrenched in the warm and moist warm sector as temperatures rose well into the 80s with dewpoints in the 60s during the afternoon.  Showers and thunderstorms developed out ahead of the approaching cold front, with several storms becoming severe and producing large hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-MAY-12 14:45:00 to 29-MAY-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were several reports of trees down in Canton and also in Sayre and Athens townships.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-MAY-12 16:02:00 to 29-MAY-12 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-MAY-12 16:10:00 to 29-MAY-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down, blocking Ide Road in Sweet Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-MAY-12 16:44:00 to 29-MAY-12 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down, blocking Green Grove Road.