sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A boundary stalled over the area. Warm and humid conditions led to an unstable atmosphere while an upper-level trough passed through the area. The forcing from the boundary front combined with the instability to trigger thunderstorms. Stronger shear from the upper-level trough caused some thunderstorms to become severe.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 19-JUL-16 21:28:00 to 19-JUL-16 21:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 19-JUL-16 21:20:00 to 19-JUL-16 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEMP MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple large oak trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 19-JUL-16 21:29:00 to 19-JUL-16 21:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were down in near Chevy Chase.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 19-JUL-16 21:35:00 to 19-JUL-16 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHESDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two large trees were down at the intersection of River Road and Goldsboro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 19-JUL-16 22:16:00 to 19-JUL-16 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were down near Bethesda.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 19-JUL-16 23:00:00 to 19-JUL-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on Woodyard Road at Sherwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 19-JUL-16 23:32:00 to 19-JUL-16 23:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down near the intersection of Hunting Creek Road and Huntingtown Road.
A boundary remained overhead on the 24th of July. Hot and humid conditions led to an unstable atmosphere. The instability along with the boundary caused a few severe thunderstorms to develop during the early evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-16 18:04:00 to 24-JUL-16 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEEZLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree and branches were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-16 18:55:00 to 24-JUL-16 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was down near the 2000 Block of Wardensville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-16 18:56:00 to 24-JUL-16 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was knocked down onto the road near the 19000 Block of Wardensville Grade.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-16 18:57:00 to 24-JUL-16 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAWCETT GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree fell onto power lines near the 3400 Block of Cedar Creek Grade.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-16 18:59:00 to 24-JUL-16 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree fell into a house along Shields Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUL-16 20:00:00 to 24-JUL-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRITAIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were down along Snowbird Court.
A potent cold front moved through and gusty winds from aloft were able to mix down to the surface in heavier showers.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC INDIAN HD TO COBB IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 12:45:00 to 21-OCT-16 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUANTICO (KNYG)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 41 knots was reported at Quantico.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 13:04:00 to 21-OCT-16 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DCA)REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 37 knots was reported at Reagan National.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 13:10:00 to 21-OCT-16 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATIONALS PARK (WSHNP)
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 34 knots was reported at Nationals Park.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC INDIAN HD TO COBB IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 13:25:00 to 21-OCT-16 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BABAR POINT (BAB)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 30 knots were reported at Tower 70.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC INDIAN HD TO COBB IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 13:34:00 to 21-OCT-16 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC LIGHT 33 (LT3)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gusts in excess of 30 knots were reported at Potomac Light.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC INDIAN HD TO COBB IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 13:37:00 to 21-OCT-16 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUCKOLD CREEK (CCK)
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gusts up to 38 knots were reported at Cuckold Creek.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC COBB IS MD TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 14:03:00 to 21-OCT-16 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBB POINT (COB)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gusts up to 40 knots were reported at Cobb Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC COBB IS MD TO SMITH PT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 14:34:00 to 21-OCT-16 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLES POINT (COL)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts of 39 knots were reported at Shepherds Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 14:50:00 to 21-OCT-16 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KMTN)MARTIN STATE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts in excess of 30 knots were reported at Martin State.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 14:57:00 to 21-OCT-16 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUNPOWDER (GUN)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gusts in excess of 30 knots were reported at Gunpowder.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 21-OCT-16 14:54:00 to 21-OCT-16 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOLOMONS ISLAND (SLIM2)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gusts in excess of 30 knots were reported at Solomons Island.
A weak disturbance ahead of a storm system in the southern plains spawned a brief, weak tornado with an area of showers and thunderstorms in southeast Iowa.

Tornado in LOUISA, IOWA
From 09-MAY-16 16:18:00 to 09-MAY-16 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Low level moisture trapped at the surface due to recent snow showers resulted in areas of dense fog within the Grand Valley.

Dense Fog in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 06-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 06-FEB-16 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dense fog occurred in the Grand Valley. The visibility dropped to less than a quarter mile near Mack.
A quick moving disturbance in a northwesterly flow brought significant snowfall to the northwest Colorado mountains.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches were measured across the area with locally higher amounts. Around 2 feet fell at the Tower SNOTEL site. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts 40 to 45 mph produced widespread blowing and drifting snow over exposed areas, including HWY 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-16 10:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 4 to 11 inches were measured across the area with wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph. Interstate 70 at Vail Pass was closed at times due to multiple wrecks and inclement weather throughout the event.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 15-FEB-16 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Around 5 inches of snow fell across the area with wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph.
Strong to severe storms produced hail up to half dollar size and flash flooding across the I-25 corridor and southeast plains.

Hail in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-16 14:05:00 to 01-JUL-16 14:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: CEDARWOOD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BACA, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-16 20:14:00 to 01-JUL-16 20:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALSH
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash Flood in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 01-JUL-16 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SECURITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused street flooding in the Fountain, Security-Widefield area.

Flash Flood in BENT, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 01-JUL-16 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAS ANIMAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A storm produced flash flooding of arroyos and roadways in a rural area of southwest Bent County.
A strong storm produced hail up to nickel size.

Hail in BACA, COLORADO
From 16-JUL-16 17:59:00 to 16-JUL-16 18:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALSH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A severe storm produced damaging winds across Otero and Prowers Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 23-JUL-16 16:12:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: WILEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree had a 12-inch diameter limb broken off.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTERO, COLORADO
From 23-JUL-16 19:14:00 to 23-JUL-16 19:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: (LHX)LA JUNTA ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A strong storm produced hail up to nickel size.

Hail in BACA, COLORADO
From 03-JUL-16 15:53:00 to 03-JUL-16 15:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A severe storm produced a severe wind gust at the La Junta Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTERO, COLORADO
From 24-JUL-16 17:48:00 to 24-JUL-16 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: (LHX)LA JUNTA ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
An upper level disturbance combined with a warm, humid, unstable environment to produce showers and thunderstorms across southern New England.  Much of this activity was focused in and around Rhode Island.  Plenty of moisture in the atmosphere resulted in heavy rain with these storms and some flooding was reported in addition to damaging winds.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 07-JUL-16 13:45:00 to 07-JUL-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERMAN FOUR CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A portion of Route 116 in Scituate was temporarily closed due to flooding.  No damage was reported.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 07-JUL-16 15:25:00 to 07-JUL-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Grove and Centennial Streets in Burrillville were flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 07-JUL-16 13:10:00 to 07-JUL-16 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCITUATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto a utility pole with power lines down on Nipmuc Road in Scituate.  Also, a tree was downed on Route 12 and Seven Mile Road.
Lightning started a fire on Joint Base Cape Cod on July 22nd.  The fire was discovered early Saturday (July 23) but burned through the night and into the following day (July 24).  The fire was contained to 125 acres after 36 hours of fighting the fire.  Dry conditions throughout southern New England contributed to the spread of the fire through dry brush and trees.  Four helicopters from the Massachusetts State Police and the Army National Guard shuttled back and forth between Snake Pond in Sandwich and the areas on the base that were inaccessible to firefighters.

Wildfire in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 22-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 24-JUL-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The National Weather Service first learned of this fire via the Massachusetts State Police social media feeds, then later received additional information via the Cape Cod Times and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.  The fire was reported to be contained to unused, wildland portions of Joint Base Cape Cod.
The Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10. Then southwest winds pushed the fire northeast with active spotting. Southwest winds continued to increase through July 15 (4.5 mile run) with the greatest
spread on the 16th as the fire burned out large bowls and side canyons filling in unburned areas. The fire was 14,385 acres by July 23. By August 14th, the fire had slowly reached 14,541 acres.

Wildfire in KAIBAB PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 01-JUL-16 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10. Then southwest winds pushed the fire northeast with active spotting. Southwest winds continued to increase through July 15 (4.5 mile run) with the greatest spread on the 16th as the fire burned out large bowls and side canyons filling in unburned areas. The fire was 14,385 acres by July 23. By August 14th, the fire had slowly reached 14,541 acres.
A thunderstorm produced large hail near Walker.

Hail in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 28-JUL-16 16:16:00 to 28-JUL-16 16:16:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter took pictures showing 1 and 1/2 inch diameter hail one mile north-northeast of Walker.
A thunderstorm produced a brief EF0 tornado in rural Wallowa County on July 12th.  No other severe weather reports were received with this storm.

Tornado in WALLOWA, OREGON
From 12-JUL-16 15:58:00 to 12-JUL-16 16:03:00 (PST-8)
Location: ROBERTS BUTTE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photos of the tornado and information was submitted via email to us.
A frontal trough across the region maintained abundant low level moisture across the islands. A few flood advisories were issued for the island.

Flood in FLORIDA, PUERTO RICO
From 25-OCT-16 13:24:00 to 25-OCT-16 16:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: FLORIDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Urban flooding was reported at intersection PR 140 and PR 642.

Flood in ARECIBO, PUERTO RICO
From 25-OCT-16 19:01:00 to 25-OCT-16 19:01:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARECIBO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported that Rio Jaguar, a tributary of Rio Grande de Arecibo, was out of its banks inundating road 123 at Barrio Carrera.
A moist southeasterly wind flow prevailed across the local region, enhancing the development of showers and thunderstorms across the southeast and northeast PR, including San Juan metro area.

Flash Flood in MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO
From 29-OCT-16 14:43:00 to 29-OCT-16 18:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: MAYAGUEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 2 closed between Mayaguez resort and Mayaguez terrace due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SAN SEBASTIAN, PUERTO RICO
From 29-OCT-16 14:50:00 to 29-OCT-16 18:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN SEBASTIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rio Culebrinas and Rio Guatemala were out of their banks, flooding road 125, near intersection with road 111 and 446.

Flood in JAYUYA, PUERTO RICO
From 29-OCT-16 14:50:00 to 29-OCT-16 18:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: JAYUYA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Road 143 near el Chorro de Do��a Juana flooded. The water level was high and reaching local bridge.

Flood in VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 29-OCT-16 15:25:00 to 29-OCT-16 18:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road 620 flooded. Rio Cibuco out of its banks in Fatima sector.

Flood in HORMIGUEROS, PUERTO RICO
From 29-OCT-16 18:00:00 to 29-OCT-16 18:14:00 (AST-4)
Location: HORMIGUEROS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A person was reported trapped in a car with minor on Highway 114 at Barrio Duey Abajo.

Flood in MOCA, PUERTO RICO
From 29-OCT-16 18:00:00 to 29-OCT-16 18:50:00 (AST-4)
Location: MOCA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Highway 110 flooded, Barrio Marias 1, sector El Coco.

Heavy Rain in MANATI, PUERTO RICO
From 29-OCT-16 20:00:00 to 29-OCT-16 20:39:00 (AST-4)
Location: MANATI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rock slides in road 6685 at Manati reported due to heavy rains.
Scattered thunderstorms developed once again on the afternoon and evening of the 14th along a weak surface boundary. This thunderstorm activity brought strong straight line winds especially in the city of Lubbock (Lubbock County) where winds were estimated near 90 mph. Once storms moved off of the Caprock, a weak line formed bringing additional strong wind gusts up to 76 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 14-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 14-JUL-16 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Tahoka Fire Department reported 13 large transmission lines downed by strong winds near the intersection of Farm to Market Road 179 and US Highway 380.

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 14-JUL-16 18:45:00 to 14-JUL-16 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Paducah measured a wind gust to 72 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 14-JUL-16 18:45:00 to 14-JUL-16 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPUR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Spur measured a wind gust to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING, TEXAS
From 14-JUL-16 19:00:00 to 14-JUL-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Guthrie measured a wind gust to 76 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 14-JUL-16 16:24:00 to 14-JUL-16 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBBOCK
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds caused extensive damage to a localized area near 36th Street and Magnolia Avenue in Lubbock around 1624 CST. The strong winds flipped over a travel trailer at an auto yard and also peeled a roof off of a business. Additionally, a semi-truck trailer was flipped and several trees were snapped. Several power outages were also reported in the area.
Isolated severe thunderstorms developed over East Texas during the afternoon of July 15th, as strong heating and instability developed ahead of an upper level disturbance that developed from strong to severe thunderstorms as they moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex earlier in the morning. These storms tracked east across Wood, Upshur, Gregg, Marion, and Harrison Counties, intensifying as they moved just east of Gilmer to the north side of Longview and across much of Harrison County, with numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across these areas. Even an isolated large hail report was received on the north side of Longview. These severe thunderstorms then moved into extreme Northwest Louisiana, affecting the northern suburbs of Shreveport and Bossier City before weakening. Additional severe thunderstorms developed on the backside of the upper level disturbance along the Texas/Louisiana line near Waskom and tracked southeast, where numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were also received as 60+ mph winds blew through across South Shreveport. These storms weakened by mid and late evening southeast of Shreveport with the loss of heating and instability.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-16 19:25:00 to 15-JUL-16 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALL SUMMIT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on Hwy. 1 about 11 miles south of Shreveport just inside Red River Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-16 19:25:00 to 15-JUL-16 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIERSON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were downed in Frierson on White Springs Road and Stonewall-Frierson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-16 18:01:00 to 15-JUL-16 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Hwy. 157 north of Bossier.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-16 19:36:00 to 15-JUL-16 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were snapped and/or uprooted along with downed powerlines at Boswick Road and Pleasant Grove Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-16 19:25:00 to 15-JUL-16 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large limbs were downed in south Shreveport in Southern Hills at Kingston Road near Bert Kouns and along Williamson Way in the Deepwoods Community.  Large tree limbs and branches were also downed off Ellerbe Road in southeast Shreveport.