sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A weak short waved moved through the Southern Appalachians into north Georgia the afternoon of the 16th, inducing the formation of a lee side trough.  The trough provided a focus for thunderstorm development during the afternoon and evening hours.  Several thunderstorms did develop, and one became severe, producing wind damage.  Lightning from other thunderstorms also caused fire damage as well.

Lightning in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-12 17:10:00 to 16-JUL-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOUNT
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Monroe County Emergency Manager reported that a barn was destroyed by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-12 16:44:00 to 16-JUL-12 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCIAL CIRCLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Walton County 911 Center reported that several trees and many power lines were blown down in the Social Circle area.

Lightning in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 16-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEES MILL
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Manager reported that a home was struck by lightning on North Highway 92.  The fire was quickly extinguished, but the home sustained some smoke and electrical damage.
A large winter storm system moved from the Central Rockies across the Central High Plains, producing a large band of four to nine inches of snow.  The storm system initially began as rain in most areas, and changed to snow as temperatures cooled.  Most snow fell along and north of Interstate 70, with areas south of the Interstate receiving a trace to three inches of snow.  Snow totals across southwest Nebraska included three inches at Benkelman, four inches at Palisade, Trenton, McCook and Indianola, six inches 17 miles north of Parks and eight inches in far northwest Dundy county.

Winter Storm in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 02-FEB-12 21:00:00 to 04-FEB-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
Severe Drought (D2) conditions continued into early September across parts of Southeast Missouri. However, rainfall from the remains of Hurricane Isaac and other weather systems in early September lowered the drought status to Moderate (D1).

Drought in IRON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 10-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 10-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MADISON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 10-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in REYNOLDS, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 10-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 10-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 10-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 10-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds across portions of northeast North Carolina.

Hail in NORTHAMPTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUN-12 13:27:00 to 01-JUN-12 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: REHOBOTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASQUOTANK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUN-12 16:30:00 to 01-JUN-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed along Pritchard Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUN-12 12:45:00 to 01-JUN-12 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lots of debris was downed on Highway 48. Leaves, branches and a small pine tree was downed on a power line.

Tornado in PASQUOTANK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUN-12 16:18:00 to 01-JUN-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH CITY ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State police reported a tornado touchdown in farmland just west of Highway 17 near Elizabeth City.
Strong thunderstorms produced wind gusts over 40 mph on the Currituck Sound.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CURRITUCK SOUND, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 30-JUN-12 22:45:00 to 30-JUN-12 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COROLLA OBCWE STATION (OBCN7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Sustained winds of 43 mph measured at the Outer Banks Center in Corolla.
An arctic cold front moved through South Florida on the night of January 2nd, followed by the coldest air of the winter season.

Frost/Freeze in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-12 21:45:00 to 05-JAN-12 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures dropped to below freezing for up to 10 hours over parts of Glades County on the night of January 3rd and morning of January 4th, and again for four hours on the morning of January 5th. Damage to crops mostly to vegetables with little impact on citrus. Damage total included in Hendry County summary.

Frost/Freeze in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-12 22:45:00 to 05-JAN-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures dropped to below freezing for up to 9 hours over parts of Hendry County on the night of January 3rd and morning of January 4th, and again for two to four hours on the morning of January 5th. Damage to crops mostly to vegetables with little impact on citrus.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 05-JAN-12 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures dropped to below freezing for up to 11 hours over parts of interior Collier County on the night of January 3rd and morning of January 4th, and again for two hours on the morning of January 5th. Damage to crops mostly to vegetables with little impact on citrus. Total damage estimates for Collier County included in the totals for Hendry County.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 04-JAN-12 00:00:00 to 04-JAN-12 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures dropped to below freezing for 8 to 10 hours over parts of western Palm Beach County on the night of January 3rd and morning of January 4th. Damage to crops mostly to vegetables with little impact on citrus.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-12 22:00:00 to 04-JAN-12 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures dropped to the freezing mark over parts of inland Miami-Dade County on the night of January 3rd and early morning of January 4th, with temperatures at these values for 2-4 hours. Areas most affected were the Redland and Homestead areas. Damage to most sensitive crops (beans, herbs, squash, asian vegetables) was about 15-20%. A few wind-protected fields suffered near-total losses.
A strong Pacific storm system brought high winds to much of the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin.  Isolated heavy rain and snow also fell.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 21-JAN-12 14:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 14:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

This gust occurred at Pipe Spring National Monument.

High Wind in NORTHWEST DESERTS, ARIZONA
From 21-JAN-12 16:19:00 to 21-JAN-12 16:19:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This gust occurred at the Kingman Airport (KIGM).
Tightening flow aloft resulted in strong southwesterly winds in the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 11-JAN-12 02:00:00 to 11-JAN-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Several gusts over 60 mph occurred in the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains.
Strong mid level winds at the base of a passing upper trough resulted in high winds in the Guadalupe Mountains.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 20-JAN-12 01:00:00 to 20-JAN-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Several hours of strong wind gusts affected the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains.
Snow showers developed across the mountains during the evening, and continued off and on through the overnight hours. Total accumulations generally ranged from 1 to 2 inches, although some lower elevations had lower amounts, while some higher elevations along the Tennessee border saw higher totals.

Winter Weather in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JAN-12 18:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Winter Weather in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JAN-12 18:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Winter Weather in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JAN-12 18:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Winter Weather in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-JAN-12 18:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official
Low pressure remained over southern Canada during the 2nd and 3rd. A northwest flow around the low caused cold and moist air from the Great Lakes to be forced up the mountains, resulting in snow across locations along and west of the Allegheny front.

Winter Weather in EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 02-JAN-12 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 3.0 inches at Eckhart Mines and 4.5 inches at Frostburg.
A wave of low pressure passed by to the south during the 9th. The low triggered a period of wintry precipitation across central Maryland.

Winter Weather in PRINCE GEORGES, MARYLAND
From 09-JAN-12 12:00:00 to 09-JAN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall averaged between one and two inches across the county.

Winter Weather in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 09-JAN-12 12:00:00 to 09-JAN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall averaged around one inch across the county.
An upper level disturbance moving across New England brought a period of snow to portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Winter Weather in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 24-FEB-12 01:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to five inches of snow fell across Hartford County.

Winter Weather in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 24-FEB-12 01:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to four inches of snow fell across Tolland County.
An upper level disturbance moving across New England brought a period of snow to portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Winter Weather in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-FEB-12 03:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to three inches of snow fell across western Kent County.
Scattered thunderstorms occurred ahead of a cold front as cooler air aloft and abundant moisture moved in across east central Florida. One of these storms produced a severe wind gust near the Kennedy Space Center as the east coast sea breeze developed and introduced additional boundary collisions.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 24-MAR-12 18:30:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

U.S. Air Force Wind Tower 421 near the Kennedy Space Center measured a 53 knot wind gust as an isolated severe thunderstorm moved over the area and continued offshore.
Several slow-moving areas of low pressure to the south and west of the area brought a moist southeast flow across New Hampshire as high pressure remained entrenched to the northeast.  The over-running moist air brought heavy snow to portions of Carroll and southern Coos Counties.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 12-JAN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 12-JAN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 12-JAN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
An area of low pressure moving east from the Great Lakes brought a moderate to heavy snow across much of western Maine.  Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 4 to 10 inches across the area with 2 to 4 inches in the mountains.

Heavy Snow in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 19-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 19-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 19-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Low pressure tracked northeast through the Tennessee Valley late Friday evening, January 20th, 2012. It combined with another low pressure system over the Great Lakes to produce precipitation across the Ohio Valley. In northern Kentucky, the precipitation was primarily rain and freezing rain and ended by the early morning hours of the 21st.

Winter Storm in BOONE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-12 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department in Florence reported a quarter inch of ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in KENTON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-12 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department in Covington reported a quarter inch of ice accumulation. A public measurement of .15 inches of glaze came from 2 miles southwest of Taylor Mill.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-12 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department in Alexandria reported a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. Northern portions of the county are estimated to have a quarter inch of glaze.

Winter Weather in CARROLL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-12 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department in Carrollton measured a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation.

Winter Weather in GALLATIN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-12 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department in Warsaw measured a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. The cooperative observer in Napoleon measured .13 inches of glaze.

Winter Weather in GRANT, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-12 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department in Williamstown measured .12 inches of glaze.

Winter Weather in PENDLETON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-12 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The police in Falmouth estimated .05 inches of glaze on surfaces.
A trade wind swell produced surf of 6 to 10 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii.  There were no reports of significant injuries or property damage.

High Surf in KAUAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU KOOLAU, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OLOMANA, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI WINDWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WINDWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in SOUTH BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 27-FEB-12 05:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Low pressure passed through the area during the evening of the 20th into the morning hours of the 21st. There was enough cold air for precipitation to start off as snow, but warmer air eventually wrapped into the system, causing precipitation to change to a wintry mix.

Winter Weather in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
From 20-JAN-12 22:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow and sleet totaled up to one inch near Chevy Chase Village. A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated.
Dense freezing fog and icy roads with a dusting of snow caused a 12 vehicle crash with minor injuries on I-84 near Deadman's Pass.  Visibility was reduced to 100 feet or less in spots.

Freezing Fog in NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 27-FEB-12 07:00:00 to 27-FEB-12 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
Brief high wind occurred near Enumclaw.

High Wind in EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 07-FEB-12 07:26:00 to 07-FEB-12 09:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Enumclaw recorded a 70 mph gust.
An unseasonably cold system moved onshore the morning of the March 13th, and significant snow was recorded down to sea level.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 12-MAR-12 20:00:00 to 13-MAR-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter NE Lakeside reported 5.0 inches of snow between 12/2000 and 12/2325 PST.  A spotter 3SSE Coos Bay reported 6.0 inches of snow through 13/0000 PST with a power failure.  A spotter 2SE Coos Bay reported 4.0 inches of snow between 12/2200 and 13/0400 PST.  A spotter 5NNE North Bend reported 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow overnight.  A spotter 1NNW Lakeside reported 5.5 inches of snow overnight.  A member of the public reported 4.0 inches of snow in Coos Bay overnight with a power failure.  A spotter 7NNE Powers reported 3.5 inches of snow overnight.  A CoCoRAHS observer 1.7WNW Coos Bay reported 4.5 inches of snow.  Another CoCoRAHS observer 0.6WNW of Coos Bay reported 4.0 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN CURRY COUNTY & JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON
From 12-MAR-12 20:00:00 to 13-MAR-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 2WSW OBrien reported 4.0 inches of heavy wet snow overnight.  A spotter 5WNW Grants Pass reported 5.0 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
From 12-MAR-12 20:00:00 to 13-MAR-12 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 2WNW Ashland reported 5.0 inches of snow between 13/0230 and 13/0730 PST.  A CoCoRAHS observer 2.6S Talent reported 5.6 inches of snow.
Yet another cold front brought strong winds to the southern Oregon coast and areas east of the Cascades.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 15-MAR-12 05:18:00 to 15-MAR-12 05:24:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A sensor at Port Orford recorded a gust to 58 mph at 15/0524 PST.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 15-MAR-12 05:13:00 to 15-MAR-12 09:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Flynn Prairie RAWS recorded a gust to 58 mph at 15/0613 PST and a gust to 59 mph at 15/0913 PST.  The ODOT sensor at Humbug Mountain, which may not be accurate, recorded gusts in the 55-67 mph range between 15/0804 PST and 15/1234 PST.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 15-MAR-12 03:38:00 to 15-MAR-12 13:38:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Summer Lake RAWS recorded gusts exceeding 57 mph from 15/0338 PST until 15/1338 PST.  The peak gust was 70 mph, recorded at 15/0938 PST.  The Summit RAWS recorded gusts to 58 to 59 mph from 15/0803 PST until 15/1103 PST.  The peak gust was 59 mph, recorded at 15/1003 PST.
A deep low pressure system passing by to the north with an associated dry line allowed for strong winds to develop during the afternoon.

High Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 11:31:00 to 28-FEB-12 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 58 MPH wind gust was reported in Ulysses.

High Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 28-FEB-12 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 58 MPH wind gust was reported at a location 3 miles west of Scott City.

High Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 12:06:00 to 28-FEB-12 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 63 MPH wind gust was reported at a location 1 mile west-southwest of Grigston.

High Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 12:27:00 to 28-FEB-12 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 61 MPH wind gust was reported in Ingalls.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 12:28:00 to 28-FEB-12 12:28:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 MPH wind gust was reported at the Garden City airport.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 12:48:00 to 28-FEB-12 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 63 MPH wind gust was reported at the Garden City airport.
As a strong low pressure system moved northeast, thunderstorms developed ahead of the associated dry line and produced a few thunderstorms.

Hail in PRATT, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 18:03:00 to 28-FEB-12 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public
The severe drought conditions remained across part of northeast South Dakota throughout February including the counties of Deuel, Codington, and Hamlin.

Drought in CODINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DEUEL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HAMLIN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency