sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A surface trough along with an upper-level disturbance triggered some showers and thunderstorms. There was enough instability and flow aloft for a few thunderstorms to produce damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-12 13:27:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHLONE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees fell onto vehicles on Mountain Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-12 13:42:00 to 24-JUL-12 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were down in Elkton.
Severe thunderstorms developed along a lake breeze in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana during the after afternoon hours of July 5th.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND IL, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 05-JUL-12 14:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNHAM HARBOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof damage was reported to a boat docked at Navy Pier in Chicago.  Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND IL, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 05-JUL-12 14:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISON-DEVER CRIB
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Winds gusted above 40 knots for 10 minutes with a peak gust to 82 knots at 215 pm CST.
A large ridge of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere remained stationary across the Texas Hill Country into New Mexico.  Flow around this high pressure ridge was from the northwest across the Lower Mississippi Valley and this meant that weak disturbances moved into the region.  These disturbances reacted with deep moisture to produce showers and thunderstorms across portions of the region, some of which produced flash flooding and severe weather.

Flash Flood in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 07-AUG-12 09:00:00 to 07-AUG-12 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLLOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several inches of water covered Stuart Lake Road resulting in the road having to be closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 07-AUG-12 16:21:00 to 07-AUG-12 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHITOCHES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 07-AUG-12 16:23:00 to 07-AUG-12 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHITOCHES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Paul Jordan Road.
A large ridge of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere remained stationary across the Texas Hill Country into New Mexico. Flow around this high pressure ridge was from the northwest across the Lower Mississippi Valley and this meant that weak disturbances moved into the region. These disturbances reacted with deep moisture to produce showers and thunderstorms across portions of the region, some of which produced flash flooding and severe weather.

Hail in MCCURTAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 07-AUG-12 13:55:00 to 07-AUG-12 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTIEST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail was reported at a grocery store in Battiest, Oklahoma.
Scattered thunderstorms developed over western North Carolina during the early morning hours, and again during the afternoon. A few of the storms caused wind damage and produced large hail.

Hail in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 01:05:00 to 02-AUG-12 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAYNES STORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 01:10:00 to 02-AUG-12 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OYAMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were several reports of multiple trees, large limbs and power lines blown down across the north side of Conover. At least one tree fell on a home.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 01:25:00 to 02-AUG-12 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 12:53:00 to 02-AUG-12 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on West Henderson St.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 13:30:00 to 02-AUG-12 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in the Sugar Hill community.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 14:35:00 to 02-AUG-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUXEDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down on highway 25 south of Hendersonville and Flat Rock.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 17:06:00 to 02-AUG-12 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell over northeast Union County.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 17:10:00 to 02-AUG-12 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down along New Salem Rd from the Tarton Mill Rd intersection to the highway 200 intersection.

Lightning in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-AUG-12 17:30:00 to 02-AUG-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a tree on Church St, which fell on and damaged two vehciles.
A lingering surface trough, passing upper level energy from a short wave trough and the sea breezes combined over an unstable airmass and southwest steering flow to produce scattered severe storms during the afternoon and evening.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-12 15:50:00 to 14-MAY-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSMO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Pea size hail started around 4:50 pm local time with quarter size hail around 5 pm.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-12 18:15:00 to 14-MAY-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSMO
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Storm total rainfall of 2.9 inches through 7 pm.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-12 18:19:00 to 14-MAY-12 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEANWAY
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Storm total rainfall of 2.25 inches through 7 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-12 15:41:00 to 14-MAY-12 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were blown down across West Tocoi Road and the CSS train track near East U.S. Highway 17.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-12 21:42:00 to 14-MAY-12 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of rainfall fell within 2 hours.

Heavy Rain in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-12 21:00:00 to 14-MAY-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE PARK
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five hour rainfall totals were near 4.29 inches.
A lingering surface trough, passing upper level energy from a short wave trough and the sea breezes combined over an unstable airmass and southwest steering flow to produce scattered severe storms during the afternoon and evening.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALTAMAHA SD TO FERNANDINA BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 14-MAY-12 16:30:00 to 14-MAY-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MCKINNON ARPT
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS
A strike hit a hospital causing an evacuation due to smoke.

Lightning in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 04-AUG-12 17:58:00 to 04-AUG-12 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck the Jackson hospital causing the evacuation of 9 patients due to smoke in air conditioning system.
Thunderstorms developed over the marine area and produced waterspouts.

Waterspout in DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 07-AUG-12 07:25:00 to 07-AUG-12 07:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Heavy rains caused flooding in northwest Florida.

Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-AUG-12 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCEAN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused water to back up onto Eglin Parkway and Beachview Drive.
High winds from a thunderstorm microburst caused damage to a Hobby Lobby store in Pensacola.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 10-AUG-12 10:45:00 to 10-AUG-12 10:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENSACOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds damaged a Hobby Lobby store on N Davis Highway in Pensacola.
A weak trough in the Gulf of Mexico led to the development of showers off the southeast Florida coast.

Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 05-AUG-12 10:40:00 to 05-AUG-12 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLANDALE BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Ocean rescue personnel observed a waterspout two miles offshore Miami Beach. Showers in the area were moving northwest at 10 mph.
A typically moist and unstable over the local South Florida waters during the morning hours led to the development of showers.

Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 23-AUG-12 06:10:00 to 23-AUG-12 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT EVERGLADES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The observer at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) reported a waterspout about 7 miles offshore. Showers in the area were drifting slowly west.
Thunderstorms moved across Lake Erie producing wind gusts to 39 knots at Buffalo Harbor.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in UPPER NIAGARA RIVER, LAKE ERIE
From 05-AUG-12 10:53:00 to 05-AUG-12 10:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO HARBOR
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO NY, LAKE ERIE
From 05-AUG-12 10:53:00 to 05-AUG-12 10:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO HARBOR
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard
Thunderstorms that moved across Lake Ontario produced wind gusts to 37 knots at Oswego.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY NY, LAKE ONTARIO
From 05-AUG-12 14:36:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard
Thunderstorms moved across Lake Ontario and produced wind gusts to 47 knots at Rochester.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY NY, LAKE ONTARIO
From 08-AUG-12 14:50:00 to 08-AUG-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station
Strong thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on August 11th. Due to the excessive heat and dry conditions, the storms were able to generate strong gusty outflow winds well in excess of 40 mph. The winds pushed towards the northwest and stirred up large quantities of dust and dirt, creating a dust storm. The dust storm moved towards the northwest, across Pinal county and into the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the latter portion of the afternoon, and then into the early evening hours. The dense blowing dust created very hazardous driving conditions across the central deserts.

Dust Storm in CENTRAL DESERTS, ARIZONA
From 11-AUG-12 16:30:00 to 11-AUG-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms developed across southeast Arizona during the afternoon hours on August 11th. Due to the excessive heat and dry conditions, the storms were able to generate very strong and gusty outflow winds, well in excess of 40 mph. The gusty winds spread to the northwest, across northwest Pinal county, and they stirred up significant dust, causing a dust storm. According to local law enforcement, at 436 pm the visibility near mile marker 172 on Interstate 8 lowered to about 200 feet. This was near the town of Arizola. At 415 pm, a trained weather spotter in Casa Grande reported a dust storm with visibility less than one quarter of a mile. Finally, local law enforcement personnel indicated that visibility dropped to less than one eighth of a mile just north of the Casa Grande airport. Fortunately, no accidents or injuries were reported due to the dust storm.

Dust Storm in GREATER PHOENIX AREA, ARIZONA
From 11-AUG-12 17:00:00 to 11-AUG-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong thunderstorms developed well to the southeast of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on August 11th. Due to the excessive heat and dry conditions, the storms were able to produce very strong and gusty outflow winds, well in excess of 40 mph. The winds spread towards the northwest, picking up significant dust and dirt, creating dust storm conditons. The dust storm spread into the southeast portions of the greater Phoenix area by 5 pm and then continued towards the west into the evening hours. At 540 pm, a NWS employee 2 miles east of Ahwatukee indicated that visibility was down to one quarter mile in blowing dust near Warner Road and Interstate 10. At about the same time a trained spotter 3 miles east of Guadalupe reported one quarter mile visibility at the intersection of McClintock and Elliot Roads. Another NWS employee reported a dust storm with visibility down to 500 feet 3 miles southwest of South Mountain Park. Finally, at 549 pm a trained weather spotter near Sky Harbor International Airport reported visibility to one quarter mile in dense blowing dust. The dense blowing dust created very hazardous driving conditions; fortunately there were no reports of accidents or injuries due to the dust storm.
An area of showers and thunderstorms moved across the western southern tier counties. The thunderstorms produced very heavy rain with rates up to two inches per hour. Flash flooding was reported in Bolivar, Olean and Portville where several roads were inundated.

Flash Flood in CATTARAUGUS, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-12 18:34:00 to 09-AUG-12 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in ALLEGANY, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-12 18:35:00 to 09-AUG-12 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLIVAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in CATTARAUGUS, NEW YORK
From 09-AUG-12 20:15:00 to 09-AUG-12 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLEAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Thunderstorms developed along the convergence of the lake breezes in Niagara county. The thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in the Town of Newfane.

Thunderstorm Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-12 18:00:00 to 04-AUG-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWFANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement and spotters reported trees and wires down.
The month of August continued where July left off concerning the increasing drought conditions across all of Southwest Arkansas. While portions of Southwest Arkansas did see rainfall amounts that were above normal for the month, partly due to the remnants of Hurricane Isaac which moved through the state at the end of the month, the higher totals were very isolated.  It was enough for D4 Exceptional Drought conditions which plagued much of the southern half of the state during much of the month to be improved to D2 Severe and D3 Extreme drought conditions.
The following are a few selected cities across Southwest Arkansas with their August rainfall totals and departures from normal as well as their 2012 rainfall totals and departures from normal.
Texarkana August rainfall was 2.34. The departure from normal was -0.57.
Texarkana yearly rainfall was 22.63. The departure from normal was -8.79.
Dequeen August rainfall was 2.31. The departure from normal was +0.14.
Dequeen yearly rainfall was 20.78. The departure from normal was -10.81.
El Dorado August rainfall was 4.75. The departure from normal was +1.64.
El Dorado yearly rainfall was 26.69. The departure from normal was -7.86.

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

Drought in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

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

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

Drought in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in COLUMBIA, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Showers and thunderstorms developed in a warm, moist atmosphere. Cold air aloft contributed to an unstable environment resulting in severe thunderstorms. Moisture was such that rainfall rates were high enough to result in flash flooding.

Waterspout in NARRAGANSETT BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 15-AUG-12 07:15:00 to 15-AUG-12 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUONSET POINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

No damage was reported.
Showers and thunderstorms developed in a warm, moist atmosphere. Cold air aloft contributed to an unstable environment resulting in severe thunderstorms. Moisture was such that rainfall rates were high enough to result in flash flooding.

Lightning in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 15-AUG-12 05:30:00 to 15-AUG-12 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A man was struck by lightning inside his house.  He is expected to be alright.
A lingering surface front, high surface instability, and light convergent onshore flow created an environment supportive of pure waterspout formation. Two waterspouts were observed north of St. Augustine.

Waterspout in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 05-OCT-12 11:15:00 to 05-OCT-12 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE ARPT
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A waterspout was reported by fire rescue near the Villages of Villano with minor shingle damage to a home.

Waterspout in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 05-OCT-12 11:15:00 to 05-OCT-12 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE ARPT
Reported by: State Official

State Warning Point relayed a report of a waterspout in the vicinity of the St. Augustine Airport.
A stalled front, passing upper level short wave trough from the Gulf of Mexico, high moisture and instability phased over NE Florida and SE Georgia which yielded scattered strong storms and locally heavy rainfall.

Flood in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 08-OCT-12 15:32:00 to 08-OCT-12 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAILS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding rainfall started to impact Flagler county in the Palm Coast area around 4:30 pm. Street flooding was reported along Bird of Paradise between N and S Burning Bush Drive. The road had to be closed due to standing water. Around 5:30 pm, Barrington Drive in Palm Coast had about 12-18 inches of standing water. At 5:32 pm, Whippoorwill Drive in Palm Coast had multiple side roads flooded. Storm total rainfall amounts range from 5.90 inches in NW Palm Coast from WFTV Weather Watcher, 4 inches along Pine Lakes Parkway and Belle Terre North, to 3.66 inches in NW Palm Coast near Barrington Drive where the road was under water.  The cost of damage was estimated for inclusion in storm data.
Above normal temperatures in June and July across eastern Colorado, and drier than normal conditions, have resulted in the area being rated in Extreme (D3) Drought.

Drought in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought conditions worsened to Extreme Drought during July as a result of below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures.

Drought in HITCHCOCK, NEBRASKA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought conditions worsened to Extreme Drought during July as a result of below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures.

Drought in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought conditions worsened to Extreme Drought during July as a result of below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures.
Scattered thunderstorms developed along a northeast to southwest line from Norton to Monument Rocks.  A few severe wind reports were received with minor tree damage in Graham County.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 06-SEP-12 17:05:00 to 06-SEP-12 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 06-SEP-12 17:35:00 to 06-SEP-12 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inch diameter tree limbs broken as a result of thunderstorm winds.
Several cluster of thunderstorms developed over northwest Kansas during the afternoon and moved southeast. One penny sized hail report was received, but several severe wind gusts occurred, including a measured gust to 78 mph at a mesonet site in Sheridan County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 04-SEP-12 15:04:00 to 04-SEP-12 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGELUS
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 04-SEP-12 15:48:00 to 04-SEP-12 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINTER
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Fire department reported several one-inch diameter tree limbs were broken as a result of the thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 04-SEP-12 16:19:00 to 04-SEP-12 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 04-SEP-12 15:04:00 to 04-SEP-12 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGELUS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public