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Scattered monsoon thunderstorms developed across portions of eastern Riverside County, including Joshua Tree National Park, during the early afternoon hours on August 3rd. Some of the stronger storms produced locally heavy rain with peak rain rates between one and two inches per hour. The intense rainfall led to an episode of flash flooding across the southern portion of the park; park officials indicated that the south entrance of the park was temporarily closed during the afternoon due to the flash flooding, which also caused area washes such as the Smoke Tree Wash to run heavily. No injuries were reported due to the flooding. Additionally, a Flash Flood Warning was issued in response to the heavy rain and expected flooding.

Flash Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 03-AUG-17 12:45:00 to 03-AUG-17 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CACTUS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of eastern Riverside County, including Joshua Tree National Park, during the early afternoon hours on August 3rd. Some of the stronger storms produced locally heavy rainfall which led to an episode of flash flooding across the southern portion of Joshua Tree National Park. Radar indicated that some of the heaviest rain totals were about 2.5 inches and the intense rains caused washes in the park, such as Smoke Tree Wash, to flow heavily. According to park officials, the south entrance of Joshua Tree National Park was closed as of 1311PST due to the flooding. A Flash Flood Warning was issued and in effect at the time of the flooding and fortunately, no injuries were reported during the flooding.
A surface low was located over far west Texas with an upper level trough approaching from Arizona.  Monsoonal moisture was still in place with dew points over 60F across the region.  Weak flow in the lower to mid levels kept storm motion slow and allowed heavy rain to fall near Fabens and create some localized flash flooding.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 23-AUG-17 16:15:00 to 23-AUG-17 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: FABENS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was about 6 inches deep flowing across San Felipe Road just east of Interstate 10.
An upper high was located over the region trapping some modest monsoonal moisture over the region.  An isolated thunderstorm developed near downtown El Paso and moved into the UTEP area and produced severe wind gusts and flash flooding as up to 2.24 inches of rain fell in an hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 18:10:00 to 25-AUG-17 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: SMELTERTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash Flood in EL PASO, TEXAS
From 25-AUG-17 18:48:00 to 25-AUG-17 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SMELTERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two vehicles were stranded in high water at intersection of Mesa and Sun Bowl Drive.  In addition, Interstate 10 eastbound at Porfirio Diaz had 3 of 4 lanes closed down due to flooding.
Isolated thunderstorms moved across southern Maryland during the evening hours. The rain was heavy enough to produce flash flooding for a couple hours in portions of Charles and Saint Mary's Counties.

Flash Flood in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 21-AUG-17 17:30:00 to 21-AUG-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Estevez Road flooded and closed due to torrential rainfall.

Flash Flood in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 21-AUG-17 17:05:00 to 21-AUG-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPTICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was flowing over Baptist Church Road north of Chaptico Road.
An upper ridge over south Texas was being suppressed by a shortwave trough over New Mexico. Good heating and moisture were present across West Texas. These conditions allowed for large hail and heavy rain to develop across the area.

Hail in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 12-AUG-17 17:48:00 to 12-AUG-17 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 12-AUG-17 15:40:00 to 12-AUG-17 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy Rain in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 12-AUG-17 15:40:00 to 12-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain fell near Alpine, TX for about 20 minutes. Anywhere from 0.75 to 0.99 inches of rain fell.
An upper ridge was over Florida, and a broad upper trough was over the western United States. A remaining outflow boundary was across the area, and there was good moisture present. These conditions, along with daytime heating contributing to an unstable atmosphere, allowed for storms with strong winds to develop across southeast New Mexico.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 15-AUG-17 16:50:00 to 15-AUG-17 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: ESPUELA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced wind damage northwest of Cottonwood. A pickup and trailer flipped over on the side of Highway 285 one mile south of the Chaves/Eddy County line. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 15-AUG-17 18:17:00 to 15-AUG-17 18:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: AVALON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced a 60 mph wind gust six miles north of Avalon.
A warm front moving through the region, lead to a round of showers and thunderstorms, one of which was severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 11-AUG-17 22:59:00 to 11-AUG-17 22:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAPPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on wires due to thunderstorm winds.
Someone injured a knee while trying to get away from a rip current.

Astronomical Low Tide in DELAWARE BEACHES, DELAWARE
From 23-AUG-17 18:00:00 to 23-AUG-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Lifeguard

Someone injured a knee while trying to get away from a rip current. Time unknown.
A lightning strike started the Jolly Mountain Fire on August 11, 2017. The fire continues to burn in the Cle Elum Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and on or near land managed by the Washington Department of National Resources and The Nature Conservancy. This fire continued beyond the end of August into September, and has affected more than 30,000 acres.

Wildfire in EAST SLOPES OF THE WASHINGTON CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 11-AUG-17 17:45:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

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A possibly human cause wildfire burned approximately 68,135 Acres along the northeast boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, 7 air miles northeast of Simnasho.

Wildfire in NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, OREGON
From 08-AUG-17 16:30:00 to 23-AUG-17 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Tribal Official

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Fire was located east of US Highway 97, about 5 miles northeast of La Pine in Deschutes county. This fire continued to burn into early September.

Wildfire in EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 29-AUG-17 15:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The McKay Fire, located east of Hwy 97 and north of FS 21 near McKay Butte, was also reported today. This fire is currently estimated at 120 acres and is being managed by a Type 3 Incident Commander. Firefighters are requesting that the public stay out of the fire area between Forest Service roads 9735 and 9720. There are currently 12 engines, 2 dozers, 2 IA Crews, and 2 water tenders working on this fire for a total of 110 personnel. This fire continued to burn into early September when full containment was achieved.
Scattered thunderstorms moved across parts of northwest Indiana during the evening of August 3rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTER, INDIANA
From 03-AUG-17 20:40:00 to 03-AUG-17 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALPARAISO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down onto power lines.
Scattered thunderstorms moved across parts of north central Illinois during the evening of August 10th.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-17 18:46:00 to 10-AUG-17 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.
Scattered thunderstorms moved across parts of northwest Indiana during the early morning hours of August 21st.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 20-AUG-17 23:17:00 to 20-AUG-17 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: REMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One large tree was blown down.
A front pushed into the area from Missouri. Thunderstorms were over the northwest counties on the morning of the 11th, and worked into the southeast during the afternoon. Severe weather was spotty, with one report of trees blown down a few miles west of Monticello (Drew County).
Into the wee hours of the 14th, more thunderstorms focused along the front across southern sections of the state. A hefty 3.34 inches of water dumped on Cane Creek State Park (Lincoln County), 2.42 inches at Pine Bluff (Jefferson County), and 2.37 inches at Rohwer (Desha County).

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 11-AUG-17 13:28:00 to 11-AUG-17 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNESSEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 14-AUG-17 07:00:00 to 14-AUG-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
A severe thunderstorm developed over western Todd County and moved east before weakening over eastern portions of the county. The storm produced hail and wind gusts to 70 mph, causing damage south of Mission.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-AUG-17 19:30:00 to 15-AUG-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEBUD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-AUG-17 20:00:00 to 15-AUG-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MISSION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-AUG-17 20:00:00 to 15-AUG-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MISSION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-AUG-17 19:50:00 to 15-AUG-17 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MISSION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong wind gusts overturned two trailer homes and tore part of the roof off another.
A severe thunderstorm tracked across northern Tripp County and produced quarter sized hail south of Hamill.

Hail in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-AUG-17 16:38:00 to 25-AUG-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The ground was nearly covered with hail.
A severe thunderstorm produced hail to golf ball size across parts of southwestern Tripp County.

Hail in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-AUG-17 15:50:00 to 25-AUG-17 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYAPAHA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A band of deep moisture spread across the area ahead of a cold front and well defined shortwave shifting over the region during peak heating hours.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 08-AUG-17 13:18:00 to 08-AUG-17 13:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYBEE ISLAND
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 49 knot wind gust was recorded at the Salty Dog Cafe.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 08-AUG-17 15:15:00 to 08-AUG-17 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYBEE ISLAND
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 36 knot wind gust was recorded at the Salty Dog Cafe.
An area of low pressure lifting north from Florida to Georgia helped spawn thunderstorms with strong winds over coastal waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 11-AUG-17 10:46:00 to 11-AUG-17 10:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT SUMTER
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 36 knot wind gust was recorded at the Fort Sumter Range Front Light Weatherflow sensor.
Strong heating and muggy conditions under Atlantic high pressure led to Heat Advisory conditions over parts of Southeast South Carolina.

Heat in INLAND BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-AUG-17 11:13:00 to 16-AUG-17 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: RAWS

A peak heat index value of 112 to 113 degrees was recorded at the Witherbee RAWS station.

Heat in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-AUG-17 11:23:00 to 16-AUG-17 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: RAWS

A peak heat index value of 110 to 113 degrees was recorded at the ACE Basin RAWS station.
Strong sfc heating along with high levels of DCAPE helped produce thunderstorms capable of strong wind gusts ahead of an approaching cold front over Southeast South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 23-AUG-17 16:57:00 to 23-AUG-17 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Evans County 911 Call Center reported one tree down and blocking Sims Brothers Road.
Localized flash flooding was observed near Brush.  Law enforcement closed two roadways due to high water for approximately one hour.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 14-AUG-17 20:07:00 to 14-AUG-17 21:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT MORGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement closed two roadways due to high water.
Widely scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of southwestern OK during the late afternoon hours. Strong diabatic heating and a moist boundary layer combined with fairly steep mid level lapse rates contributed to at least moderate instability. These lapse rates, and a fairly mixed boundary layer, resulted in both severe hail and damaging wind gusts.

Hail in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 19-SEP-17 14:45:00 to 19-SEP-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDFIELD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 19-SEP-17 15:30:00 to 19-SEP-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 19-SEP-17 16:10:00 to 19-SEP-17 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLISTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager
A severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail southeast of Pierpont.

Hail in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-SEP-17 00:25:00 to 22-SEP-17 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERPONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
After a hot start to September, a cold weather system brought widespread low elevation rain and snow accumulations above 6000 feet across the Northern Rockies impacting back-country hunters, wildfire crews and travel across mountain passes. The large degree of change coupled with the somewhat unseasonable timing of this event produced greater than normal impacts.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY, IDAHO
From 15-SEP-17 06:00:00 to 15-SEP-17 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Sixteen to eighteen inches of heavy snow was reported in the foothills southeast of Leadore. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at Gilmore Summit on Highway 28 due to snow during the morning and afternoon hours on the 15th.
Temperatures dipped below freezing in the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys for the first time during Fall 2017.

Frost/Freeze in MISSOULA / BITTERROOT VALLEYS, MONTANA
From 23-SEP-17 05:00:00 to 23-SEP-17 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Temperatures fell into the upper 20s across the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys. An NWS employee in Missoula reported that all their pumpkin leaves died while a NWS employee in Stevensville reported sub-freezing temperatures which caused vegetation damage.
Strong thunderstorm-induced winds and waves battered the shorelines of Sand, Rocky and Outer Islands of the Apostle Islands. The winds and waves damaged moored boats by pushing the boats into shore. Two of the eight vessels involved had to be towed back to the mainland and one was partially sunk.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SAND IS TO BAYFIELD WI, LAKE SUPERIOR
From 03-SEP-17 22:05:00 to 03-SEP-17 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND ISLAND
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Moored boats were severely damaged as thunderstorm winds pushed them into the shoreline.
Differential mountain heating in a moderately unstable air mass lead to isolated thunderstorms across the northern Adirondacks. A few of these thunderstorms had very localized wet microbursts that produced damaging winds in the form of downed trees and utility lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-17 18:13:00 to 02-AUG-17 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURUBUSCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and utility lines down caused by thunderstorm winds on Patnode road and Route 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-17 18:54:00 to 02-AUG-17 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOOERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and utility lines down caused by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Hemmingford road and North Star road.
A thunderstorm moved from the mainland across the intracoastal waterway and barrier island with strong winds. Wind gusts over 34 knots were recorded at Jensen Beach.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 13-AUG-17 21:20:00 to 13-AUG-17 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Weatherflow mesonet site at Jensen Beach (XJEN) recorded wind gusts of 36 knots from the northwest as a strong thunderstorm moved offshore.
A weather spotter observed a funnel cloud near Fort Drum as he was was driving northward on US Highway 441.

Funnel Cloud in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
From 24-AUG-17 10:05:00 to 24-AUG-17 10:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILOLO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A weather spotter observed a funnel cloud to his north as he was driving on US Highway 441 at the intersection of NE 240th Street, south of Fort Drum.
Thunderstorms developed over the eastern Wind River Range on the evening of August 5th and became quite strong as they moved into the Lander Foothills. A COCORAHS observer reported penny size hail 7 miles west-northwest of Lander.

Hail in FREMONT, WYOMING
From 05-AUG-17 18:45:00 to 05-AUG-17 18:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: (LND)HUNT FLD LANDER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A COCORAHS observer reported penny size hail 7 miles west-northwest of Lander.
Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms formed upwind and over Oahu as nearby surface and upper air disturbances brought instability.  Low level moisture was plentiful during the afternoon hours.  The showers caused small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding on roadways.  However, no serious injuries or property damage were reported.

Heavy Rain in HONOLULU, HAWAII
From 29-AUG-17 14:30:00 to 29-AUG-17 22:07:00 (HST-10)
Location: WAIMANALO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Dry conditions continued to affect parts of the Big Island.  Areas saw D2 and D3 levels of drought, the severe and extreme categories, respectively.

Drought in SOUTH BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
From 01-AUG-17 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 01-AUG-17 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in KOHALA, HAWAII
From 01-AUG-17 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BIG ISLAND INTERIOR, HAWAII
From 01-AUG-17 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Portions of Molokai and Maui again slipped into the D2 category of severe drought toward the end of August.  Little to no rainfall fell over these areas through the month.

Drought in MOLOKAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 29-AUG-17 02:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LEEWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 29-AUG-17 02:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Thunderstorms moving across Wakefield dropped heavy rain which caused minor flooding near the intersection of Highways US-2 and M-28 on the afternoon of the 10th.

Flood in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 10-AUG-17 14:00:00 to 10-AUG-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rainfall which lasted approximately one hour caused an estimated 6-8 inches of water over roads near the intersection of Highways US-2 and M-28.  Time of the report was estimated from radar.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours across East Texas, Southern Arkansas, and much of North Louisiana, near a stationary front that extended from near the Red River of North Texas into Northeast Texas and North Louisiana. Moderate instability developed as afternoon temperatures climbed into the mid 90s, with abundant moisture in place with the passage of a weak upper level disturbance atop the front. Strong thunderstorms developed over Northern Smith, Gregg, and Harrison Counties in East Texas and moved southeast across Lower East Texas south of Interstate 20. Gusty winds were observed from a strong thunderstorm over Eastern Gregg County on the east side of Longview, which blew down a tree onto Highway 80 west, causing two vehicles to crash into the tree. Fortunately, none of the vehicles' occupants were injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 11-AUG-17 17:45:00 to 11-AUG-17 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGVIEW EASTSIDE AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down across the westbound lanes of Highway 80 in East Longview. Two vehicles then crashed into the tree. The windshields in both vehicles were shattered, with one car having to be towed away. Fortunately, none of the vehicles' occupants were injured.
An unstable atmosphere led to a couple thunderstorms becoming severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 01-AUG-17 13:00:00 to 01-AUG-17 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDERICK JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell onto a vehicle near the intersection of Farmbrook Drive and Brace Court. Several other trees were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 01-AUG-17 17:18:00 to 01-AUG-17 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAKOMA PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wires and a pole were down near the intersection of Piney Branch Road and Sligo Creek Parkway.