sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A very hot, humid, and unstable air mass was in place during the daytime hours of August 5th, with the upper level ridge of high pressure centered over much of Texas. As a result, isolated showers and thunderstorms developed during the mid and late afternoon across portions of North Louisiana, Southwest Arkansas, and East Texas. One thunderstorm did briefly become severe over portions of Central Shreveport in Northwest Louisiana, which resulted in damaging downburst winds which blew down a large tree onto two homes. These storms quickly diminished shortly after sunset.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 05-AUG-16 18:00:00 to 05-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell onto two homes on Morningside Drive between Hearne and Fairy Avenues. One home was significantly damaged.
An upper level ridge of high pressure was anchored over Central Texas during the afternoon of August 8th, allowing a weakness aloft to drift south into Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, and Northern Louisiana. Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed southward within a very hot, humid, and unstable air mass, and spread south into Northern Louisiana during the early evening hours. Some of these storms did become severe over Central Bossier Parish, resulting in damaging winds which downed numerous trees near Black Bayou Reservoir. These storms slowly weakened during the late evening and overnight hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 07-AUG-16 19:30:00 to 07-AUG-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW CHUTE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down near Black Bayou Reservoir.
A strong ridge of high pressure aloft set up across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley resulting in hot daytime temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees. Dewpoint temperatures were in the middle 70s to upper 70s across the region as well...resulting in late morning and afternoon heat index values near or above 105 degrees.

Heat in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-16 14:10:00 to 11-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-16 14:10:00 to 11-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-16 14:10:00 to 11-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in COLUMBIA, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-16 14:10:00 to 11-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-16 14:10:00 to 11-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A strong ridge of high pressure aloft set up across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley resulting in hot daytime temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees. Dewpoint temperatures were in the middle 70s to upper 70s across the region as well...resulting in late morning and afternoon heat index values near or above 105 degrees.

Heat in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 24-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 24-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A strong ridge of high pressure aloft set up across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley resulting in hot daytime temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees. Dewpoint temperatures were in the middle 70s to upper 70s across the region as well...resulting in late morning and afternoon heat index values near or above 105 degrees.

Heat in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 24-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 24-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in SABINE, TEXAS
From 24-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 24-AUG-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
The Mineral Fire began in 8/9/16 and was located in the foothills 9 miles southwest of Coalinga, CA. The fire burned 7050 acres before being contained on 8/18/16. The fire closed a portion of Highway 198 for a short time. There was one residence and 1 outbuilding destroyed. The cost of containment was $11.3 million.

Wildfire in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-AUG-16 12:08:00 to 18-AUG-16 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
A couple line of thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front moved across southern Wisconsin during the late afternoon and evening hours. A supercell thunderstorm produced significant wind damage in the southern portion of Iowa County.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 04-AUG-16 17:26:00 to 04-AUG-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Eleven power poles snapped on highway 39 between Linden and county B. Numerous trees and branches down in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 04-AUG-16 17:25:00 to 04-AUG-16 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIFFLAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Pole Barn and another small farm building was blown down. The structures were old and in poor condition. 34 acres of corn was partially blown over, however much of it is expected to recover. Only a 5% reduction in yield is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 04-AUG-16 17:35:00 to 04-AUG-16 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL PT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines down in Mineral Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 04-AUG-16 17:50:00 to 04-AUG-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines down along highway 191 and Long Valley Road. Long Valley
Road was closed with approximately 30 trees down.
A strengthening cluster of thunderstorms over far southeast Wisconsin moved across the southern near shore and open waters of Lake Michigan between Winthrop Harbor and Port Washington during the morning of August 20th, producing strong winds.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in WIND PT LT WI TO WINTHROP HBR IL, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 20-AUG-16 07:11:00 to 20-AUG-16 07:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: RACINE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weatherflow mesonet weather station located at Racine Reef light measured a 56 knot wind gust as thunderstorms moved through.
Lightning caused a fatality on Okaloosa Island.

Lightning in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-AUG-16 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WALTON BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck an umbrella attendant at the Island Princess Condominiums causing his death.
Thunderstorms over the marine produced high winds.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTH MOBILE BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-AUG-16 22:12:00 to 06-AUG-16 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT MORGAN
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weatherflow station.
A lightning strike caused significant damage to a home near Navarre.

Lightning in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 08-AUG-16 13:25:00 to 08-AUG-16 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike resulted in 40K-50K in damages to a home.
Heavy rain caused flooding in south central Alabama.

Flash Flood in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-16 15:05:00 to 08-AUG-16 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flooding of multiple streets in Opp.
Heavy rains caused flooding across portions of central and southern Baldwin County.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 10-AUG-16 13:15:00 to 10-AUG-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERTSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding of numerous roads in southern Baldwin County.
Heavy rain caused flooding in Stone County.

Flash Flood in STONE, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-AUG-16 13:19:00 to 11-AUG-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIGGINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding of multiple roads near and east of Wiggins.
Several rounds of thunderstorms moving around the east side of a high pressure ridge produced strong winds over the coastal waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT FOURCHON LOUISIANA TO LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER LOUISIANA OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH TIMBALIER STATION (SPLL1)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 35 knot wind gust was measured at South Timbalier Block 52 CMAN station SPLL1.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE BORGNE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 14:48:00 to 03-AUG-16 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL BEACH STATION (SHBL1)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 44 knot wind gust was measured at Shell Beach (SHBL1) CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT FOURCHON LOUISIANA TO LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER LOUISIANA FROM 20 TO 60 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 10:15:00 to 03-AUG-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIP SHOAL OIL PLATFORM (KSPR)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 35 knot wind gust was measured at AWOS platform KSPR in Ship Shoal Block 178.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE BORGNE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 14:54:00 to 03-AUG-16 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL BEACH STATION (SHBL1)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 40 knot wind gust was measured at Shell Beach (SHBL1) CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE BORGNE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 15:00:00 to 03-AUG-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL BEACH STATION (SHBL1)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 36 knot wind gust was measured at Shell Beach (SHBL1) CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE PONCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 15:00:00 to 03-AUG-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CANAL STATION (NWCL1)
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 34 knot wind gust was measured at New Canal (NWCL1) CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE PONCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 15:18:00 to 03-AUG-16 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 41 knot wind gust was measured at Frenier Landing (FREL1) CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE PONCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 03-AUG-16 15:24:00 to 03-AUG-16 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 34 knot wind gust was measured at Frenier Landing (FREL1) CMAN station.
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon in a hot, unstable airmass. One tornado was reported in the New Orleans area.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE PONCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 04-AUG-16 14:40:00 to 04-AUG-16 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 56 mph wind gust was measured by a WeatherFlow station in Mandeville.
A hot and unstable airmass aided the development of scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening. One report of severe weather was received.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-16 18:16:00 to 06-AUG-16 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported blown down near Mississippi Highway 583 and New Bethel Road.
Tropical Storm Gaston well northeast of region across the Central Atlantic, and a broad area of low pressure with associated tropical wave extending across the western Caribbean and the southwest Atlantic, induced showers and thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN SEBASTIAN, PUERTO RICO
From 27-AUG-16 15:30:00 to 27-AUG-16 17:06:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN SEBASTIAN
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Due to winds associated with a passing thunderstorm, a fallen tree was reported at Barrio Juncal in San Sebastian. This tree fel on a cargo truck. The driver had minor injuries. No other wind damage was reported across this area.
An isolated severe thunderstorm developed during the peak heating of the day.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 04-AUG-16 15:07:00 to 04-AUG-16 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Gadsden.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 04-AUG-16 15:08:00 to 04-AUG-16 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed around Rainbow City.
A person was injured when lightning struck.

Lightning in PENNINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 12-AUG-16 16:10:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: RAPID CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager
A prolonged heat wave impacted southeastern Pennsylvania from 10-16 August with afternoon temperatures in the low-mid 90s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s. When factoring in oppressive humidity with dewpoints in the upper 70s, maximum heat indices exceeded 100 degrees most afternoons. The peak of the high heat/humidity occurred on 14 August with maximum heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees.

Excessive Heat in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 13-AUG-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum heat index values reached 105 to 110 degrees during the afternoon and early evening.

Excessive Heat in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 13-AUG-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum heat index values reached 105 to 110 degrees during the afternoon and early evening.

Excessive Heat in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 13-AUG-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum heat index values reached 105 to 110 degrees during the afternoon and early evening.

Excessive Heat in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-AUG-16 11:00:00 to 13-AUG-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum heat index values reached 105 to 110 degrees during the afternoon and early evening.
A back door cold front surged southwest across New Mexico and interacted with a very rich plume of monsoon moisture surging northward into the state. A strong thunderstorm around Ojo Encino produced a brief landspout tornado. This tornado captured lots of attention at a nearby baseball field. Another tornado was reported near Capulin on a distant mesa. No damage was reported from either storm. A funnel cloud was also spotted near Ocate. The most impactful thunderstorm of the day occurred along Interstate 40 near San Fidel. Several inches of penny size hail accumulated on the interstate.

Funnel Cloud in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 13-AUG-16 11:48:00 to 13-AUG-16 11:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: OCATE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A trained spotter and the COOP observer for Ocate reported two brief funnel clouds.

Tornado in MCKINLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-AUG-16 12:25:00 to 13-AUG-16 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOSPAH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A landspout tornado touched down briefly near Ojo Encino. No damage occurred.

Tornado in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 13-AUG-16 13:02:00 to 13-AUG-16 13:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAPULIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Brief rope tornado touched down on a distant mesa near Capulin Volcano National Monument.

Hail in CIBOLA, NEW MEXICO
From 13-AUG-16 13:04:00 to 13-AUG-16 13:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN FIDEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea size to penny size hail accumulated up to four inches deep on Interstate 40 near San Fidel and highway 124 near McCartys. One vehicle slid off the highway.
Thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the city of Great Falls and portions of Cascade County during the early evening hours of August 9. Some parts of Great Falls received more than 2 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 09-AUG-16 17:50:00 to 09-AUG-16 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public and law enforcement reports numerous cars stranded due to high water with several people rescued from their cars. Several roads were closed due to high water and at least 4 businesses along with 25 residences reported damage due to water. People were evacuated from an apartment complex and several buildings on the campus of the University of Great Falls suffered water damage.
Numerous storms produced flash flooding and severe hail in El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 13:03:00 to 29-AUG-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rain and high rainfall rates caused extensive flash flooding in Colorado Springs, especially east of downtown.  Up to 3 feet of water and hail inundated some areas near the Olympic Training Center and Citadel Mall.  In addition to the flooding of city streets, 27 residences were affected.  Six houses were deemed unlivable and 5 more sustained major water damage.  The American Red Cross and Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief provided support for those affected. Damage to city infrastructure alone was around $150,000.  No dollar amount of damage to private structures was available at this time.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 13:15:00 to 29-AUG-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: FALCON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooded which covered rural roads with flowing water 6 to 12 inches deep. No dollar amount of damage was available at this time.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 13:15:00 to 29-AUG-16 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANITOU SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding of city streets across northwest Colorado Springs into Manitou Springs. No dollar amount of damage was available at this time.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 17:32:00 to 29-AUG-16 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: TRUCKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding of roadways and low spots, with many instances of rushing water of more than 6 inches deep.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 12:20:00 to 29-AUG-16 12:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: PETERSON AFB
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 12:24:00 to 29-AUG-16 12:29:00 (MST-7)
Location: PETERSON AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 12:27:00 to 29-AUG-16 12:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 29-AUG-16 12:45:00 to 29-AUG-16 12:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Hot and dry conditions increased wildfire danger in mid August, with the Clayton Wildfire starting on August 13th and being contained by the 26th.

Wildfire in CLEAR LAKE/SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-AUG-16 17:00:00 to 26-AUG-16 17:03:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 1500.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Clayton Fire burned 3929 acres and destroyed 299 structures; including 189 single-family homes, 8 commercial structures, and 102 other structures such as sheds and smaller outbuildings. An additional 28 structures were damaged, though the number of structures damaged or destroyed may change as surveys are completed and additional data is confirmed. Damage to property was estimated at $1.5 million. The fire was determined to have been due to arson.
A miniature supercell thunderstorm produced a waterspout on Lake Wheeler about 5 miles north-northwest of the city of Decatur near the shore of Limestone County. Along with nearby University of Alabama Huntsville ARMOR radar, the waterspout was photographed and video-graphed from several locations in Decatur that gave an approximate location and duration of the occurrence.  The waterspout may have reached shore, but no damage was reported or observed as of yet.

Tornado in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 19-AUG-16 22:50:00 to 19-AUG-16 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several photos and video on social and broadcast media indicated a waterspout along or just offshore of Wheeler Reservoir on the Tennessee River, about 5 miles north-northwest of the city of Decatur. Time and location were estimated by radar, videos and photos. A storm survey was conducted, but no damage was observed onshore in Limestone County.
A period of very hot and humid conditions occurred with highs each day into 90's. The cumulative effect of the heat resulted in some heat related deaths and injuries. Brownouts occurred across the region and nine residents in Prospect Park (Delaware County) had to be evacuated due to the loss of electricity.

Excessive Heat in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-AUG-16 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Local Official

Five heat related deaths were confirmed. All of the individuals had medical conditions which also were contributing factors.
The John Doe Fire was a fire of unknown cause in the forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho just to the southwest of St Maries, Idaho. This fire was noted in the latest October 6th report to have grown to 430 acres when it was intensely burning in the late summer months. This fire was controlled in the late summer but has yet to be reported to be extinguished or contained. The fire is considered inactive. The expectation is that winter snowfall will put it out.

Wildfire in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 27-AUG-16 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-16 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The John Doe Fire was a fire of unknown cause in the forested area of the Central Panhandle Mountains of North Idaho just to the southwest of St Maries, Idaho. This fire was noted in the latest October 6th report to have grown to 430 acres when it was intensely burning in the late summer months. This fire was controlled in the late summer but has yet to be reported to be extinguished or contained. The fire is considered inactive. The expectation is that winter snowfall will put it out.