sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A warm front lifted north across the area through the day on October 2nd, leaving the local area in the warm sector. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms developed and moved through the region. With wet antecedent conditions from recent rainfall and plenty of available moisture as precipitable water values approached two inches, these showers and storms resulted in flash flooding across portions of northeast New Jersey. Rainfall totals across the region generally ranged from 1-3 inches, with a CoCoRaHS observer in Oakland reporting 2.30 inches.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-OCT-18 20:48:00 to 02-OCT-18 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A car was floating on Calumet Avenue in Oakland due to flooding. In addition, street flooding was reported on both Seminole Avenue and Pine Crest Drive.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 02-OCT-18 20:36:00 to 02-OCT-18 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ringwood Avenue in Wanaque was closed northbound at Whistler Place due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-OCT-18 21:30:00 to 03-OCT-18 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Hohokus Brook rose above its flood stage of 3.0ft at 10:30pm EDT October 2nd, crested at a height of 3.51 ft at 11:00pm EDT, and fell back below flood stage at 2:15am EDT October 3rd.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-OCT-18 21:30:00 to 02-OCT-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARK RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Park Avenue in Park Ridge due to flood waters entering the basement.
A lightning strike ignited a wildfire about 13 miles north of Dolores.

Wildfire in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 10-OCT-18 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Plateau Fire began in mid July due to lightning about 13 miles north of Dolores and grew to 19,634 acres before it was contained in early October.
A couple of episodes of locally heavy rain on the 7th and 15th over the Upper Nueces River watershed provided periods of major flooding on the Nueces River in La Salle County during the month of October.

Flood in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-18 05:30:00 to 19-OCT-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall between 4 to 6 inches occurred on October 7th across the Upper Nueces River watershed. The flow from this heavy rainfall caused the Nueces River at Cotulla to reach major flood stage on the 15th and continued through the 19th across La Salle County.

Flood in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 20-OCT-18 18:00:00 to 25-OCT-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall between 5 to 8 inches occurred on October 15th across the Upper Nueces River watershed. The flow from this heavy rainfall caused the Nueces River at Cotulla to reach major flood stage on the 20th and continued through the 25th across La Salle County. Major and massive lowland flooding occurred. Many roads near the river were flooded, including Farm to Market Road 3408 from Interstate 35, Valley Wells Road, and the frontage road near mile marker 67. Flooding also occurred on Dobie Road including in and around Farm to Market Road 624. FM 624 flooded south of Highway 97 toward Fowlerton.
A couple of episodes of locally heavy rain on the 7th and 15th over the Upper Nueces River watershed provided periods of major flooding on the Nueces River. The flood wave reached McMullen County during the latter half of the month of October.

Flood in MCMULLEN, TEXAS
From 20-OCT-18 06:00:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood wave reached McMullen County on the 20th from the heavy rainfall that occurred over the upper Nueces River watershed. Major flooding continued until the end of the month. Major flooding from west of Tilden to south of Calliham occurred. Roads and bridges near the river were flooded.
Behind a warm front during the afternoon of October 6th, scattered showers and thunderstorms were able to develop in an area of some instability.  A weak shortwave provided support for convective development.  Most of these storms were not severe, but sufficient shear in areas north of Interstate 80 allowed for a couple of instances of tree damage in Venango County.

Thunderstorm Wind in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 06-OCT-18 17:40:00 to 06-OCT-18 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUSEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 officials reported that multiple trees were blown down north of Oil City.

Thunderstorm Wind in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 06-OCT-18 17:41:00 to 06-OCT-18 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUSEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A user on social media reported that multiple trees were blown down in Rouseville.
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon of the 6th across northeastern Oklahoma as a cold front moved slowly into the region. The strongest storms produced damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-OCT-18 17:33:00 to 06-OCT-18 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees and snapped power poles. A carport was severely damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAYES, OKLAHOMA
From 06-OCT-18 18:00:00 to 06-OCT-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple trees and damaged the roof of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-OCT-18 17:35:00 to 06-OCT-18 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The weather observation system at the Grove Municipal Airport measured 73 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
Surface low pressure over the Central Plains on the evening of October 9th lifted north-northeast, reaching southern Minnesota the morning of the 10th. Being early October, temperatures were still fairly mild. So despite the heavy snow, temperatures remained in the low 30s for the entire day, which kept the snow fairly wet and heavy. The steadiest snow fell in a band that extended from Valley City to Finley to the Grand Forks Air Force Base, then up into the northwest corner of Minnesota. Anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow fell from Valley City to Finley to the Grand Forks Air Force Base. This was an early heavy snow event, which hampered the fall harvest. Sugar beets, potatoes, corn, and soybeans had to sit in the fields until the snow melted and the soil dried up enough to support the harvesting equipment. Luckily, that occurred, and harvest was finished.

Heavy Snow in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 09:39:00 to 10-OCT-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 09:39:00 to 10-OCT-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 09:39:00 to 10-OCT-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 09:39:00 to 10-OCT-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 09:39:00 to 10-OCT-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 09:39:00 to 10-OCT-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 09:39:00 to 10-OCT-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer
A very fast moving band of showers tracked through northeast North Dakota on the evening of the 19th. The showers helped to push some stronger winds to the surface around the Grand Forks airport.

High Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-OCT-18 20:48:00 to 19-OCT-18 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS
Clear skies, abundant low level moisture, and falling temperatures led to the formation of fog, some of which became locally dense.

Dense Fog in CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in NORTHWEST HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in NORTHWEST MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in PRINCE GEORGES, MARYLAND
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.
Clear skies, abundant low level moisture, and falling temperatures led to the formation of fog, some of which became locally dense.

Dense Fog in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.
Isolated thunderstorms managed to form in a hot and humid pattern. Weak steering flow led to some localized flash flooding in Marshall County.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-18 13:30:00 to 05-AUG-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency manager reported that Boggs Run Road was closed due to high water.
A crossing shortwave provided support in an unstable air mass to produce a line of thunderstorms across southern Pennsylvania during the afternoon.  The strongest storm in Fayette County caused damage due to downburst winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-18 12:07:00 to 07-AUG-18 12:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWES RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 officials reported that trees and wires were blown down along Laureldale Road.
Clear skies and a very dry air mass allowed temperatures to drop below freezing over some northern California valleys.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 16-OCT-18 01:00:00 to 16-OCT-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 28 to 33 degrees.

Frost/Freeze in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 16-OCT-18 01:00:00 to 16-OCT-18 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 25 to 33 degrees.
A lone supercell thunderstorm developed across portions of southeast Arkansas ahead of a frontal system moving through the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 14-OCT-18 17:55:00 to 14-OCT-18 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD MILO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Arkansas Highway 133 near County Road 95. A few additional trees were blown down along county roads in the Milo area.
A cold front moving through the area produced wind gusts from 50 to 61 mph.

High Wind in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 03-OCT-18 17:36:00 to 03-OCT-18 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser estimated a 60 mph wind gust along a cold front near the I29/I680 junction.
Several waterspouts and strong winds were observed on Lake Erie.

Waterspout in CONNEAUT OH TO RIPLEY NY, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 10:36:00 to 20-OCT-18 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIPLEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was reported offshore near Presque Isle.

Waterspout in CONNEAUT OH TO RIPLEY NY, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 10:24:00 to 20-OCT-18 10:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIPLEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two waterspouts were reported offshore near Fairview.

Waterspout in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 15:50:00 to 20-OCT-18 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a report from a trained spotter of a waterspout offshore near Fairport Harbor.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 15:40:00 to 20-OCT-18 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

The Buoy Station 45176, about 8 miles north of Lakewood, measured a 47 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 13:58:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport measured a 52 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 16:00:00 to 20-OCT-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

A 53 mph wind gust was measured.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION TO AVON POINT OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 15:03:00 to 20-OCT-18 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERMILION
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station XVRM measured a 50 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in THE ISLANDS TO VERMILION OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 15:00:00 to 20-OCT-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERMILION
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station HHL01 at the Huron Harbor Light measured a 47 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in THE ISLANDS TO VERMILION OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 13:00:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE ISLANDS
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

A 39 mph wind gust was measured by the Coast Guard.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in RENO BEACH TO THE ISLANDS OH, LAKE ERIE
From 20-OCT-18 15:00:00 to 20-OCT-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE ISLANDS
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

The Buoy Station SBI01 near Marblehead measured a 48 mph wind gust.
There was an isolated report of damaging winds in Seneca County, Ohio.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 06-OCT-18 16:53:00 to 06-OCT-18 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were multiple trees blown down.
Heavy rain brought isolated flash flooding to parts of northern Utah.

Flash Flood in UTAH, UTAH
From 04-OCT-18 16:00:00 to 04-OCT-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALPINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain over the Quail Fire burn scar produced flash flooding, with the basements of two homes in Highland flooded.
Thunderstorms brought down sporadic trees and branches, along and south of the M-59 corridor.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 20-OCT-18 13:23:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree branches blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 20-OCT-18 12:40:00 to 20-OCT-18 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A boat was flipped over in Lake Tyrone from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 20-OCT-18 13:05:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: YPSILANTI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down onto a parked car.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 20-OCT-18 13:10:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVENTRY GARDENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 20-OCT-18 13:25:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 20-OCT-18 13:30:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRASER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 20-OCT-18 13:30:00 to 20-OCT-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALGONAC ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station
Clearing skies in the southwest Texas Panhandle allowed thunderstorms to rapidly develop across that region. With weak steering winds under 20 MPH, storms slowly drifted to the northeast mainly staying over parts of Deaf Smith, Oldham, Potter, and Randall counties. Some cores did develop severe hail and did exhibit strong rotation. The main with these storms were the back building and training of thunderstorms that resulted in flash flooding and numerous flooding reports across the aforementioned counties that were still occurring into the morning hours on the 8th. In a time frame of 24-48 hours after the event, several reports from the public and media showed numerous areas around the Bushland area still under a foot or two of still/moving water covering roadways and impacting some barns/outbuildings.

Flash Flood in POTTER, TEXAS
From 07-OCT-18 17:26:00 to 07-OCT-18 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Underpass of I-40 at Bell Street is flooded and closed.

Hail in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 07-OCT-18 15:46:00 to 07-OCT-18 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEREFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size and just a little bigger than quarter size.

Flood in POTTER, TEXAS
From 07-OCT-18 18:20:00 to 07-OCT-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Texas department of transportation reported that eastbound Interstate 40 frontage road is closed at Helium Road due to flood damage to the roadway. The Soncy Road exit from eastbound Interstate 40 is also closed.
The late afternoon and evening hours on this Wednesday featured some of the most-intense winds of fall 2018 within South Central Nebraska, as a sharp cold front raced southward across the region. Starting around 4 p.m. CDT in far northern local counties (such as Valley/Greeley) and reaching the Kansas border area by 7 p.m. CDT, most places observed at least a one-to-two hour period of sustained north-northwest winds generally 25-40 MPH and frequent gusts at least 40-50 MPH. Several official and unofficial automated stations clocked peak gusts over 50 MPH, highlighted by severe-criteria magnitudes of 62 MPH at Ord airport and 58 MPH at Grand Island airport. Hastings airport fell just shy of severe-criteria with a peak gust of 56 MPH. While there were no significant damage reports, small tree limbs were reported down in Ord (this likely occurred in other places as well).
As for the meteorological setup, and starting with the mid levels, a vigorous shortwave trough passed well north of the local area, tracking from ND to MN. However, pronounced pressure rises accompanied the associated surface cold front into Nebraska, featuring a bullseye of two-hour rises between 4-6 millibars, emanating from an expansive high centered over eastern MT. The combination of these notable pressure rises into a deeply-mixed afternoon boundary layer proved more than sufficient to whip up the intense winds. In addition to the winds, this cold front was also  responsible for a drastic 24-hour temperature change. Afternoon highs across South Central Nebraska on the 3rd (just ahead of this front) soared to record/near-record values in the upper-80s to mid-90s F. However, daytime highs on the 4th were a remarkable 45-55 degrees colder, only reaching the upper-30s to mid-40s in most counties.

High Wind in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-18 14:53:00 to 03-OCT-18 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 62 mph occurred at Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord, behind a strong cold front.

High Wind in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-18 15:55:00 to 03-OCT-18 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 58 mph occurred at Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, behind a strong cold front.
A slow moving area of low pressure dropped down through Utah and brought significant moisture which produced significant snowfall to some higher elevation areas in western Colorado.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 11-OCT-18 02:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches were measured across the zone.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 11-OCT-18 03:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured snowfall amounts generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-OCT-18 02:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow fell above the 9,000 foot level.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 11-OCT-18 03:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Measured snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 6 inches.