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The Braums wildfire began around 1242CST about seven miles south of Follett Texas in Lipscomb county and started east of Farm to Market Road 1454. The wildfire consumed approximately three hundred and fifty acres and was caused by lightning. There were two homes that were threatened but were saved, however no homes or other structures were damaged or lost by the wildfire. There were no reports of any injuries or fatalities. The wildfire was contained 1800CST and there were a total of six fire departments or other fire agencies that responded to the wildfire.

Wildfire in LIPSCOMB, TEXAS
From 04-AUG-16 12:42:00 to 04-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
The Don Beard wildfire began around 1245CST about five miles east of Lipscomb Texas in Lipscomb county and started just west of the intersection of County Road T and County Road 22. The wildfire consumed approximately three hundred acres and was caused by lightning. There was one home that was threatened but saved, however no homes or other structures were damaged or lost by the wildfire. There were also no reports of any injuries or fatalities. The wildfire was contained around 1800CST and there were a total of four fire departments or other fire agencies that responded to the wildfire.

Wildfire in LIPSCOMB, TEXAS
From 04-AUG-16 12:45:00 to 04-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
The Button wildfire began around 1905CST about two miles west northwest of Skellytown Texas in Carson county. The wildfire began just south of the intersection of State Highway 152 and Farm to Market Road 1059 and consumed approximately three hundred acres. The cause of the wildfire was determined to be from lightning. There were no reports of homes or any other structures threatened or lost and there were no reports of any injuries or fatalities. The wildfire was contained between 2300CST and 2400CST and a total of six fire departments or other fire agencies responded to the wildfire.

Wildfire in CARSON, TEXAS
From 05-AUG-16 19:05:00 to 05-AUG-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
An area of thunderstorms and showers moved across the region bringing a couple of damaging wind reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 07-SEP-16 15:00:00 to 07-SEP-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACOMB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported downed tree limbs, also a few limbs on some power lines in Macomb and Sciota. The time of the event was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 07-SEP-16 15:15:00 to 07-SEP-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACOMB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported two post signs were snapped of at their bases. Also a large tree limb 10 inches in diameter was down.
Scattered thunderstorms moved northeast across Cochise County during the afternoon. One storm produce heavy rain that caused localized flash flooding.

Flash Flood in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 02-SEP-16 14:15:00 to 02-SEP-16 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: DRAGOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorms produced brief heavy rain that caused 6 to 12 inches of water to flow over Dragoon Road and Old Ranch Road.
Tropical Storm Newton barely weakened to a remnant low before crossing into Arizona. It brought strong winds and decent rainfall totals to much of southeast Arizona.  In spite of rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches in the Santa Rita, Santa Catalina, Rincon and Pinaleno Mountains, the 24 hour duration of the rain event precluded much in the way of flooding from occurring. The Sierra Vista area was most adversely affected by flash flooding on September 7th.

Flash Flood in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 07-SEP-16 11:30:00 to 07-SEP-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SIERRA VISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A swift water rescue occurred on South Burro Drive south of Ramsey Road in Hereford. Two people and their dog were rescued when their vehicle was washed down a low water crossing. No injuries occurred. Additionally, a portion of Leonardo de Vinci Drive in Sierra Vista was closed due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and branches and caused local power outages in the area of McKinley.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 05-SEP-16 10:43:00 to 05-SEP-16 10:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KINLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There were large branches blown down with reported power outages in the area.
During the late afternoon and early evening a few severe thunderstorms moved northeast across Southwest Nebraska.  The largest hail reported was golf ball size near McCook.

Hail in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 05-SEP-16 17:20:00 to 05-SEP-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was very brief.

Hail in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 05-SEP-16 18:05:00 to 05-SEP-16 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 05-SEP-16 18:45:00 to 05-SEP-16 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Could hear the hail falling over the phone.

Hail in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 05-SEP-16 18:49:00 to 05-SEP-16 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Could hear the hail falling over the phone.

Hail in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 05-SEP-16 17:20:00 to 05-SEP-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COOK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours as a warm front lifted north across the region. The storms produced locally damaging wind gusts.

Hail in PIKE, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 14:46:00 to 10-MAY-16 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 14:50:00 to 10-MAY-16 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: IDAHO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was knocked down near the intersection of Ohio Routes 772 and 124.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 15:27:00 to 10-MAY-16 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: IDLEWILD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed at the corner of Oak and May Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 15:48:00 to 10-MAY-16 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROACHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few power poles were downed along Salem Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 16:13:00 to 10-MAY-16 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in the Hillsboro area. Power lines were also downed on Woodland Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 17:05:00 to 10-MAY-16 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIVENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed across the county, including on Carrs Run Road, Harris Road, Wakefield Mound Road and Coal Dock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 17:18:00 to 10-MAY-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One large tree was downed onto power lines along Slab Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSS, OHIO
From 10-MAY-16 17:13:00 to 10-MAY-16 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW BUD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell onto a house.
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed across the area. With marginally favorable instability and deep layer shear, a couple of storms briefly became severe.  One storm developed in Mitchell county and another moved from Jefferson county, FL into Brooks county, GA with a couple of trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-16 14:34:00 to 19-MAY-16 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and a power line were blown down in Quitman.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-16 16:48:00 to 19-MAY-16 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHELL COUNTY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down near Camilla, including one near Wiregrass Road and Evergreen Road.
During the late evening a group of strong to severe thunderstorms developed producing large hail up to golf ball size in Oakley and damaging winds southwest of Quinter.

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-16 22:59:00 to 23-MAY-16 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail stones up to ping-pong ball size covered the ground.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-16 23:58:00 to 23-MAY-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The largest hail stones ranged from ping-pong to golf ball size.  The hail continued to fall into the following morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-16 23:00:00 to 23-MAY-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUINTER
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 10.40K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damaging thunderstorm winds destroyed a small wooden shed, pushed in the side of a machine shed and pulled metal siding off the shed, broke off partially living tree limbs up to roughly six inches in diameter and broke part of a window in a van parked outside.
Prolonged heavy rainfall from repeated thunderstorm activity from last afternoon and evening over the same location north of Horace caused flooding to continue into the morning of the 28th.

Flood in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 28-MAY-16 00:00:00 to 28-MAY-16 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HORACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two videos were submitted through social media of flood waters over the road 2 N of Horace on CR Horace and roughly 1 NE of Horace on CR O where the same branch of White Woman Creek crossed under both roads. The videos on the morning of the 28th show flood waters were atleast a couple feet deep across the road at some point during the night.
A single severe thunderstorm developed over Northwest Kansas, moving northeast.  Hail reports ranged from dime to quarter size with the storm.  Estimated wind gust reports with the storm ranged from 60 to 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-16 17:00:00 to 10-MAY-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gusts of 65-70 MPH occurred with quarter size hail.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-16 17:20:00 to 10-MAY-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind speeds of 50-60 MPH also occurred with the dime size hail.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-16 17:00:00 to 10-MAY-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 65-70 MPH also occurred with the hail.

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-16 16:18:00 to 10-MAY-16 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENNINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hailstones started out as dime size, then increased to quarter size with hail covering the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-16 17:20:00 to 10-MAY-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gusts of 50-60 MPH also occurred with dime size hail.
A line of thunderstorms crossed the coast with strong wind gusts above 40 knots. Strong winds affected Jensen Beach and Satellite Beach near Patrick Air Force Base.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 30-SEP-16 15:40:00 to 30-SEP-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICCO
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A weatherflow mesonet site near Jensen Beach recorded wind gusts to 42 knots from the south as a strong thunderstorm exited into the Atlantic.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 30-SEP-16 18:25:00 to 30-SEP-16 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SATELLITE BEACH
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Patrick Air Force Base (KCOF) recorded a peak wind of 42 knots from the south-southeast as a strong thunderstorm crossed the airfield and exited into the Atlantic.
Scattered thunderstorms developed due to late afternoon heating across portions of Northeast Texas. These storms were prolific cloud to ground lightning producers and as a result, there was a report of a lightning strike in Rusk County that struck a water tank.

Lightning in RUSK, TEXAS
From 05-SEP-16 18:20:00 to 05-SEP-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAIG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two salt water tanks were stuck by lightning resulting in a fire.
A slow moving cold front across northwest Louisiana encountered a moderately unstable airmass and a moist airmass with the result being slow moving thunderstorms.  These thunderstorms produced excessive heavy rainfall amounts, especially across Webster Parish.  Flash flooding was reported in the town of Minden, Louisiana.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 10-SEP-16 17:34:00 to 10-SEP-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over 1 lane of I-20 under the bridge of exit 52 just south of Minden, Louisiana.  A vehicle ran off the road but no injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 10-SEP-16 17:58:00 to 10-SEP-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Insurance Company

Heavy rainfall resulted in high water on Hwy. 80 just south of the intersection of Hwy. 79 near downtown Minden, Louisiana.  The highway had to be closed with several cars stalled out in the high water.
A weak cold front encountered an unseasonably humid air mass over central Pennsylvania and produced isolated severe thunderstorms the evening of Sunday, September 18, 2016.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-SEP-16 17:27:00 to 18-SEP-16 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIMSPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple wires near Elimsport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-SEP-16 17:30:00 to 18-SEP-16 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIMSPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a large tree near Elimsport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-SEP-16 17:45:00 to 18-SEP-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 80 mph knocked down multiple trees near Montgomery.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-SEP-16 17:55:00 to 18-SEP-16 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUNCY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm producing a wet microburst with straight line winds estimated near 90 mph knocked down numerous trees and wires in Muncy. Three buildings received significant roof damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 18-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUNCY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 90 mph knocked down numerous wires and damaged some roofs near Muncy High School.
An area of high pressure at the surface was located over the front range of the Rockies which pushed a strong back door cold front through the region. East winds gusted to 64 mph along the southwest slopes of the Sacramento Mountains.

High Wind in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-SEP-16 04:00:00 to 10-SEP-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A RAWS site 28 miles east-northeast of Orogrande reported a peak gust of 64 mph at 537 AM.

High Wind in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 10-SEP-16 03:30:00 to 10-SEP-16 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak gust of 61 mph was reported 1 mile southwest of High Rolls.
An area of high pressure at the surface was located over the front range of the Rockies which pushed a strong back door cold front through the region. East winds gusted to 59 mph along the west slopes of the Franklin Mountains.

High Wind in WESTERN EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS
From 10-SEP-16 06:00:00 to 10-SEP-16 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak gust of 59 mph was reported at two locations about 8 miles northwest of downtown El Paso.
Slow moving storms produced 2 to 5 inches of rainfall. This caused multiple reports of flooding around Beaumont.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-16 11:30:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILLBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple underpasses and streets were flooded and closed in Beaumont.
Strong winds developed for a brief time in the Rapid City area as a line of showers and a cold front crossed the area.

High Wind in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAY-16 18:30:00 to 22-MAY-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-MAY-16 19:00:00 to 22-MAY-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A Drought Advisory continued for the whole state of Rhode Island during the month of October. The advisory encouraged voluntary water conservation and adherence to any local water restrictions.
October brought above normal rainfall to Rhode Island, but continued longer-term drought conditions. For many, the drought began in July 2016. This was a drought categorized largely by well below normal precipitation and groundwater and agricultural impacts.
Soil moisture (measured by the Climate Prediction Center) was abnormally dry or drier. River and streamflow conditions were below to well below normal with 16 gage sites in southern New England at record low levels.

Drought in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed eastern Kent County in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October.

Drought in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Bristol County in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October.

Drought in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Washington County in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October.

Drought in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed southeast Providence County in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October.

Drought in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southern half of western Kent County in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October. The northern half of the area was under a Moderate Drought (D1) designation through October.

Drought in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed the majority of northwest Providence County in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October. Then with the October 25 rendition of the U.S. Drought Monitor, the area was placed in Moderate Drought (D1) conditions.

Drought in BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Block Island in a Severe Drought (D2) designation through the month of October.

Drought in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-OCT-16 00:00:00 to 01-OCT-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor continued the Severe Drought (D2) designation for Newport County through the end of the month.
Discrete hail storms developed around and just after midnight in Starr County. Large hail, 1.75 to 2 inches in diameter, pelted El Sauz and other locations north of Rio Grande City.

Hail in STARR, TEXAS
From 17-MAY-16 22:05:00 to 17-MAY-16 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALCON HGTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer at Falcon Dam reported the front and back windows of a front end loader shattered.

Hail in STARR, TEXAS
From 17-MAY-16 21:40:00 to 17-MAY-16 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL SAUZ
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported via social media golf ball size hail in El Sauz.

Hail in STARR, TEXAS
From 17-MAY-16 22:50:00 to 17-MAY-16 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO GRANDE CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public posted video on social media showing hen egg size hail falling on a carport on La Sagunada Road north of Rio Grande City.
A cold front triggered scattered strong thunderstorms across central Illinois during the evening of May 13th.  A couple cells produced gusty winds and minor damage.

Strong Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 13-MAY-16 21:47:00 to 13-MAY-16 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down onto power lines, causing a widespread power outage in Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 13-MAY-16 17:35:00 to 13-MAY-16 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARDSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown across US-67 just south of Beardstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 13-MAY-16 18:31:00 to 13-MAY-16 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 2 to 3-foot diameter tree was snapped about 3 feet above ground-level.  Several large branches were blown down as well.