sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A weak stationary to warm front remained across the southern half of Virginia westward into southern West Virginia.  A warm, very moist, unstable air mass persisted across much of the region south of the front.  Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed once again across the region, mainly across Southside Virginia and the Piedmont of north central North Carolina.  One of these in Caswell county became severe blowing down a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-13 21:55:00 to 12-AUG-13 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: YANCEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Caswell County 911 Center reported that a tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along U.S. Highway 158 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-AUG-13 22:20:00 to 12-AUG-13 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEASBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that one tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of U.S. Route 158 and North Carolina Route 119 just west of Leasburg.
Isolated but strong thunderstorms developed over portions of South Central Kansas on the afternoon of September 15th, 2013.   The small storms moved right over Hutchinson, Kansas, producing hail up to golfball size.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-SEP-13 15:47:00 to 15-SEP-13 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported golfball sized hail and 40 mph winds.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-SEP-13 15:54:00 to 15-SEP-13 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-SEP-13 16:00:00 to 15-SEP-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 15-SEP-13 16:00:00 to 15-SEP-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURRTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a telephone pole was snapped, as well as damage to signs just north of Burrton, Kansas.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 15-SEP-13 17:19:00 to 15-SEP-13 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTWIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 15-SEP-13 17:50:00 to 15-SEP-13 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the dime size hail covered 80 percent of the ground.

Heavy Rain in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-SEP-13 16:34:00 to 15-SEP-13 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1.7 inches of rainfall.
A deep south to southwest flow aloft continued to tap moisture from the Baja region while low level flow was tapping Gulf of Mexico moisture. Precipitable water values across the region were running over 150 percent of normal. Training storms developed over Far West Texas and produced record rainfall amounts.

Flash Flood in HUDSPETH, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-13 06:00:00 to 12-SEP-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FIEDRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported massive flooding across rural Hudspeth County. Area roadways had water at jeep hood level. Rainfall amounts of between 2 to 4 inches were reported from CoCoRaHS observers.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-13 11:30:00 to 12-SEP-13 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA TUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant flooding issues were reported across Far Northeast El Paso. Total rainfall amounts were between 3 to 4.5 inches in 6 to 8 hours.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-13 06:12:00 to 12-SEP-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ELP)EL PASO INTL AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Almost 4 inches of rain fell in the Horizon City, Tornillo and Socorro areas overnight and into the morning of September 12th. Water levels in Tornillo were up to the hoods of some cars. Homes and neighborhoods in Socorro flooded with at least 15 families needing to be evacuated. In San Elizario TX serious flooding damaged the historic Old  County Jail and La Portales Museum along with some homes.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-13 07:32:00 to 12-SEP-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: EL PASO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Street flooding was reported on the west side of Trans-Mountain Road with debris. Autos were having a difficult time driving through with a rock slide blocking westbound portions of the road at the mountain top. Several homes and streets in the Vinton and Westway area were flooded with several inches of water.  There were reports of cars overturned in arroyos near Executive Drive.  Rainfall amounts of over 3 inches were reported on the west side of El Paso through the morning into the early afternoon. An electrical explosion and building fire in Downtown El Paso were also blamed on the heavy rain. Interstate 10 near the Piedras exit had to be closed due to water crossing the interstate.
A deep plume of moisture remained over the region with a low level moisture fetch off of the Gulf of Mexico and a mid and upper level moisture feed off the Gulf of California. Very heavy rains occurred over Sierra County and caused flash flooding which included 1 death.

Flash Flood in SIERRA, NEW MEXICO
From 13-SEP-13 07:36:00 to 13-SEP-13 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: (TCS)TRUTH/CONSQNCES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sierra County Emergency Manager reported several bridges washed out and evacuations taking place around Truth or Consequences. A total of 3.35 inches of rain was reported at the New Mexico State Veterans Home. One death was reported by State Police in Ash Canyon near Elephant Butte Dam. A newspaper report said several dams were breached and over 200 homes were evacuated. Several roads were closed and bridges washed out due to flooding including along Highway 187.
A complex of thunderstorms that remained stationary over southeastern Roosevelt County produced very heavy rainfall during the very early morning hours of August 11th. After an initial round of heavy rainfall diminished another series of storms set up over the area during the predawn hours resulting in radar-derived precipitation amounts between 5 and 8 inches.  Observers in the area verified extremely heavy rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches.  Later this same day,  a stationary complex of thunderstorms near Luna produced flash flooding in ditches, creeks, and drainages leading into the San Francisco River.

Heavy Rain in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 10-AUG-13 21:30:00 to 11-AUG-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LINGO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Observer reported 4.50 inches of rain 2 miles east of Lingo.

Heavy Rain in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 10-AUG-13 21:30:00 to 11-AUG-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LINGO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Observer reported 3.50 inches of rain 2 miles south of Lingo.

Heavy Rain in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 10-AUG-13 21:30:00 to 11-AUG-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 3.10 inches of rain 6 miles southeast of Pep.

Heavy Rain in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 10-AUG-13 21:30:00 to 11-AUG-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 5.10 inches of rainfall 7 miles south southeast of Pep.

Flash Flood in CATRON, NEW MEXICO
From 11-AUG-13 19:00:00 to 11-AUG-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter one-half mile west of Luna reported intense heavy rainfall with ditches around home overflowing. Reported they were trapped at home and unable to use road to leave. Power outage also reported.
A weak upper low remained over Northwest Arizona with a convergent mid-level flow setup across the Rio Grande Valley. Dew points were in the lower 60s with precipitable water values well above normal allowing for very heavy rain to occur across Dona Ana County.

Flash Flood in DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-13 08:30:00 to 11-SEP-13 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: VADO
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dona Ana Emergency Manager reported an earthen dam breached and was causing flash flooding in Vado.  A small trailer park that was in the path of the breach was evacuated and local street flooding occurred.

Flash Flood in DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO
From 12-SEP-13 12:22:00 to 12-SEP-13 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ANTHONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding was reported throughout the cities of Anthony and La Union. CoCoRaHS observations had between 2 to 3 inches of rain having fallen in the area through the morning into the early afternoon. The driest of arroyos were running full at the peak of the event. An earthen dam was breached causing significant flooding of homes and streets in La Union.

Flash Flood in DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-13 15:38:00 to 11-SEP-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DONA ANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported several reports of flash flooding in the East Mesa area of Las Cruces and around Dona Ana. Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches were reported via CoCoRaHS in the area.
Showers with an isolated thunderstorm developed over Metro Detroit.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 12-SEP-13 17:40:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DET)DETROIT CITY AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported blown down, one of which fell onto a woman who broke her leg.
A very moist airmass and southeast, upslope flow helped to support localized very heavy rain over parts of the North Carolina mountains.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 16:25:00 to 03-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two homes were damaged by flooded creeks in the Walnut community.

Flash Flood in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 17:10:00 to 04-JUL-13 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARING CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous creeks went out of their banks with several roads closed throughout the county. This includes locations along the North Toe River and Mullin Hill Road in the Ingals area. Based on social media reports and hourly rainfall, the worst of the flooding began around 6 pm EDT.

Flood in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 19:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLETCHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The county communication center reported that Jackson Creek had flooded and closed Jackson Road near the intersection of Howard Gap Road. Etowah School Road was flooded by Gash Creek near the intersection of Drexel School Road. Also, Warlick Road was flooded by Boylston Creek not far from the intersection of Turnpike Road.

Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-JUL-13 01:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Johns River Road was flooded by the Johns River.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 13:55:00 to 03-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HSS)HOT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were reportedly closed across the county due to flooding, including Highway 70/25. Some roads were heavily damaged by flooding and landslides.

Flood in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 21:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOECANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous roads were closed by flooding throughout the county during the late afternoon and evening hours.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-13 11:05:00 to 03-JUL-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOECANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Cane Creek Road in the northeast part of the county was flooded. Water was reported over the road along 226 N in the northern part of the country. Sparks Road was reportedly flooded during the late afternoon. Heavy rain continued into the evening and overnight hours with more roads flooded as the event transitioned from a short fused flash flood event to one of duration flooding.
Nine farm workers working the fields at Grant Family Farms in Wellington were injured by a lightning strike; all were transported to local hospitals.  Two were critically injured. Those two workers were semi-conscious, could not walk, and had muscle weakness and tingling in their hands and feet.  Four other workers had serious injuries and three others had minor injuries.  In addition, a 65-year-old woman was struck by lightning in Rocky Mountain National Park.  She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.  Heavy rain also produced flash flooding in the Fern Lake and High Park burn area of Larimer County.

Flash Flood in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 18-JUL-13 13:00:00 to 18-JUL-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEER RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain washed out approximately 100 to 150 yards of the Fern Lake Trail, stranding a group of horseback riders.   A large debris flow covered the trail about one mile west of the trailhead near a feature called Arch Rocks. The debris flow originated on the slope to the north of the trail in the Fern Lake burn area.  The debris, consisting primarily of mud, rocks and trees, and was estimated to be four feet deep in places.

Flash Flood in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 18-JUL-13 14:15:00 to 18-JUL-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: POUDRE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain forced the closure of Rist Canyon Road, between Davis Ranch Road and the canyon mouth, in the High Park burn area.  At least a foot of water was observed running across the roadway in several areas.  A significant mudslide was reported on Colorado Highway 14 in Poudre Canyon. At one point, the highway was closed in two spots to clear the debris from the roadway.

Lightning in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 18-JUL-13 14:22:00 to 18-JUL-13 14:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: WELLINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning injured nine migrant workers.

Lightning in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 18-JUL-13 14:00:00 to 18-JUL-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEER RIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning injured a hiker.
Heavy rainfall during the month of September eased drought conditions across northwest Kansas. Precipitation was widespread during a major, slow-moving storm system in mid-September.  Rainfall generally ranged from 2.50 to 4.50.  Highest rain totals occurred in Goodland, Oakley and Wallace with amounts between six and seven inches. Drought ratings area-wide at the beginning of the month were D3-D4 (Extreme to Exceptional).  By the end of the month, ratings improved to D2-D3 (Severe to Extreme) Drought.  Wallace county fared best with a drought rating improving to D1 (Moderate) Drought.

Drought in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GOVE, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in NORTON, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Drought conditions eased a bit across extreme southwest Nebraska during the month of September thanks to above normal rainfall.  At the beginning of September, Dundy, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties were all rated as being in D3 (Extreme) Drought.  By the end of the month, Dundy and Hitchcock counties improved to D2 (Severe) Drought with Red Willow remaining in D3 (Extreme) Drought.  Precipitation during the month was generally 2-3 inches, with Stratton Nebraska reporting 3.68 of precipitation.

Drought in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HITCHCOCK, NEBRASKA
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 01-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Lightning struck a house and started a fire in Wilmington.

Lightning in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-AUG-13 19:05:00 to 23-AUG-13 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE GROVE
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on 111 Pitch Pine Court, starting a fire. All indications are that significant damage was done before fire crew could put out the fire.
Discrete thunderstorms and a squall line moved across the Oklahoma Panhandle during the evening and overnight hours of the 7th. These severe storms not only had ample instability to fuel them but also a marginally above average moist atmosphere. The 6 PM CST upper air soundings out of Amarillo, Texas and Dodge City, Kansas showed Precipitable Water values between 1.24 inches and 1.40 inches. This is around the climatologically 75th percentile, which is an indication that thunderstorms forming in this environment will have the potential to produce heavy rain. Many locations across the panhandle experienced heavy rain before the squall line moved into western Oklahoma by midnight of the 8th.

Heavy Rain in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 07-AUG-13 19:00:00 to 07-AUG-13 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A squall line moved across Texas County during the evening hours of the 7th. The heavy rain produced by this squall line caused minor flooding on State Highway 94 5 miles south of the town of Hooker (Texas County) as reported by the Oklahoma Department of Transportaiton. Once precipiation ended over this portion of Texas County, flood waters slowly receded. No swift water rescues or stranded motorists were reported in association to this minor flooding.
A band of thunderstorms intensified and accelerated as they moved into south central South Dakota. Wind gusts to 70 mph were reported from Jackson into Todd Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 01:00:00 to 06-AUG-13 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WANBLEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 02:55:00 to 06-AUG-13 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MISSION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated wind gusts near 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-AUG-13 00:20:00 to 06-AUG-13 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CACTUS FLATS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways
A vigorous upper low pressure system moved across the region during the day. Behind the system, strong winds aloft mixed down to the surface with wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph producing localized dust storms, vehicle accidents and road closures.  Interstate 70 was closed between Limon, Colorado and Goodland, Kansas due to zero visibility and strong winds, with road closures also occurring on adjacent U.S., state and county roads. Law enforcement reported near zero visibility at times in blowing dirt in Kit Carson County Colorado, as well as Greeley, Wallace and Sherman Counties in western Kansas.

High Wind in CHEYENNE COUNTY, COLORADO
From 23-SEP-13 09:00:00 to 23-SEP-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kit Carson mesonet site reported intermittent wind gusts to a least 58 mph during the day while Firstview had gusts over 55 mph for approximately five hours.

High Wind in KIT CARSON COUNTY, COLORADO
From 23-SEP-13 10:00:00 to 23-SEP-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds in Kit Carson county were reported from mesonet sites at Seibert and Stratton as well as the ASOS site at the Kit Carson County Airport south of Burlington. A peak gust of 71 mph occurred at Burlington at 208 pm MDT.  Other reports included a 60 mph gust at Seibert and 69 mph gust at Stratton.  Interstate 70 was closed from Limon to the state line.  The cooperative observer in Burlington reported dust storm conditions around 200 pm MDT.  Tree limbs were blown down in Burlington, including some damage to fences.

Dust Storm in KIT CARSON COUNTY, COLORADO
From 23-SEP-13 12:00:00 to 23-SEP-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Interstate 70, plus most U.S. and state highways in the county were closed for much of the afternoon as wind gusts to 70 mph resulted in near zero visibility at times. An injury accident occurred on I-70 near mile marker 429 (Bethune) as a result of the strong winds and poor visibility.