sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Convection fired up along an old outflow and an intersecting cold front and tracked east southeast across the forecast area. Between 2 to 6 inches of rain fell, mainly along and south of Interstate 70. There were numerous reports of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 22-JUL-19 06:00:00 to 22-JUL-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOLLETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Portions of Old U.S. Highway 50 just west of Aviston were flooded, as well as, several secondary roads.
Three snowmobilers near Circleville Mountain triggered an avalanche, and one of them was killed in the accident.

Avalanche in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 07-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 08-FEB-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Three snowmobilers near Circleville Mountain triggered an 800-foot-wide avalanche, and two snowmobilers were caught, while the third made it to the bottom unharmed. One snowmobiler caught in the avalanche was able to dig out, and another was fully buried under 1-2 feet of snow. A search and rescue team was dispatched late in the afternoon, but was unable to continue operations overnight.  The buried snowmobiler was found the following morning.
Heavy rains toward the end of December sent the Ohio and Green Rivers above flood stage from December into the first part of January. The flooding was minor, consisting mostly of flooded bottomland fields, woodlands, and public park and recreation areas. Some lesser-traveled roads in the bottomlands were flooded.

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 11-JAN-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-19 07:00:00 to 11-JAN-19 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-19 06:00:00 to 13-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLANDTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 01-JAN-19 03:00:00 to 06-JAN-19 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Heavy rains toward the end of December sent the Mississippi River above flood stage from December into the first part of January. The flooding was minor, consisting mostly of flooded bottomland fields, woodlands, and public park and recreation areas. Some lesser-traveled roads in the bottomlands were flooded.

Flood in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 02-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 07-JAN-19 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 04-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 14-JAN-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MADRID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
A Monterey local 18 year old fell off a cliff at Garrapata State Park Saturday morning January 12 while hiking. After a few crashes of the waves his friends were unable to locate him.

Rip Current in SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 12-JAN-19 11:44:00 to 12-JAN-19 11:54:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A Monterey local 18-year old man fell off a cliff at Garrapata State Park around 11:44 Saturday morning and into the Pacific Ocean. According to Coast Guard spokeswoman Emily Rowan, the 18-year old fell off a cliff at Garrapata Beach while hiking with two friends. According to the search report, the two friends initially saw the man put a thumbs up after he fell, but after a few crashes of the waves they were unable to locate him. News article https://www.ksbw.com/article/search-suspended-for-18-year-old-man-who-fell-off-cliff-at-garrapata-beach/25874389.
A deepening surface low west of Big Sur brought gusty winds to the Monterey Bay region. Wind gusts at KSNS topped 40 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY / HOLLISTER VALLEY / CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 15-JAN-19 11:30:00 to 15-JAN-19 16:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS at Salinas Airport measured wind gusts over 40 mph peaking at 43 mph.

Strong Wind in SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, CALIFORNIA
From 15-JAN-19 15:11:00 to 16-JAN-19 16:11:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Hastings RAWS measured wind gusts of 41 mph.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 15-JAN-19 10:00:00 to 15-JAN-19 17:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station at Moss Landing measured wind gusts generally around 50 mph during this time with a peak gust of 70 mph in the late afternoon.
A potent storm system shifted east through the southern Rockies on January 22nd and forced a major cold front southward down the Front Range. A sharp north wind shift surged south across the Colorado border into northeastern New Mexico with wind gusts up to 62 mph at Raton. Light snow and frigid temperatures behind the front set the stage for hazardous travel conditions with snow, blowing snow, and very low visibility. Interstate 25 at Raton Pass was closed for several hours. Several rural highways over eastern Colfax and western Union counties were also closed due to extremely icy travel.

Winter Weather in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JAN-19 04:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The combination of light snow, blowing snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures resulted in extremely hazardous travel conditions along Interstate 25 at Raton Pass. The highway was closed for much of the day.

Winter Weather in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JAN-19 05:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The combination of light snow, blowing snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures resulted in extremely hazardous travel conditions over many rural highways near the Colorado border. NM-456 was closed for the entire day and severe travel conditions were reported along U.S. 64/87.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JAN-19 06:08:00 to 22-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton airport reported peak sustained winds between 40 and 52 mph for a couple hours.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JAN-19 06:43:00 to 22-JAN-19 08:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton airport reported peak wind gusts up to 61 mph for a couple hours.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JAN-19 11:08:00 to 22-JAN-19 13:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton airport reported peak sustained winds between 40 and 43 mph for a couple hours.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JAN-19 12:54:00 to 22-JAN-19 12:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton airport reported peak wind gusts up to 61 mph.
There was an active Subtropical Jet (river of air over the southern United States) to begin January. A storm system was set to bring increasing moisture and a large batch of rain on the 2nd and 3rd. This brought some rivers into flood and other rivers continued in flood from December.

Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 01-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 02-JAN-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was noted on the Petit Jean River at Danville.

Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 04-JAN-19 07:22:00 to 06-JAN-19 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was noted on the Petit Jean River at Danville from the 4th through the 6th.

Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 01-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-19 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was noted on the Ouachita River at Camden 1/1 to 1/13.

Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 04-JAN-19 11:42:00 to 04-JAN-19 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was noted on the Ouachita River at Arkadelpha on 1/4.

Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 05-JAN-19 00:20:00 to 06-JAN-19 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was noted on the Fourche LaFave River at Houston 1/5 to 1/6.

Flood in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 04-JAN-19 17:30:00 to 12-JAN-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was noted on the Cache River at Patterson 1/4 to 1/12.

Flood in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 03-JAN-19 18:45:00 to 31-JAN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was noted on the White River at Augusta 1/3 to 1/31.
Several areas of storms affecting the region. Some of the storms were severe with numerous reports of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 15:12:00 to 17-JUL-19 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNIBAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 15:23:00 to 17-JUL-19 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a 12 inch diameter tree in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 17:40:00 to 17-JUL-19 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DITTMER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in town as well as several power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 18:00:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs around town.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 19:05:00 to 17-JUL-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Up to five inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding across the western portions of Franklin County.  In Gerald, several roads were closed due to high water. Also, in New Haven a culvert was washed out  and several roads were closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 16:05:00 to 17-JUL-19 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELSBERRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds snapped off several large tree limbs and knocked down a couple of power lines around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 16:35:00 to 17-JUL-19 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM PT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree on 6th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 16:48:00 to 17-JUL-19 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTLEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 17:00:00 to 17-JUL-19 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWER GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds blew several power lines and a large tree on the northwest side of the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-19 17:08:00 to 17-JUL-19 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PACIFIC
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down around town.
Three snowmobilers near Chalk Creek triggered an avalanche and one of them was killed in the accident.

Avalanche in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 09-FEB-19 13:00:00 to 09-FEB-19 15:18:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Three snowmobilers were riding near Chalk Creek when one of them triggered a 1000- foot-wide avalanche and was buried in the snow. The other two snowmobilers immediately began search and rescue operations and located the buried snowmobiler after approximately 30 minutes. The buried snowmobiler was dug out of the snow and was found breathless, CPR was initiated and life flight helicopters were dispatched to the scene and arrived within 40 minutes. The snowmobiler was taken to Evanston Hospital and pronounced dead due to traumatic injury.
Strong west to northwest winds trailing the January 20th storm drew cold air across Southern New England on January 21st and caused wind chill values of 25 below zero or colder in Central and Western Massachusetts.  The wind diminished during the afternoon and evening of of January 21st allowing wind chill values to become less extreme, in the teens below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 21-JAN-19 04:00:00 to 21-JAN-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System platform at Worcester Regional Airport reported wind chill values as low as 34 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 21-JAN-19 07:00:00 to 21-JAN-19 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System platform at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport reported wind chill values as low as 28 degrees below zero.
Dense fog formed after midnight on the east side of Austin and contributed to a 20-40 vehicle accident. Six people were taken to hospitals as a result.

Dense Fog in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-19 00:30:00 to 01-JAN-19 03:07:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Dense fog formed after midnight on the east side of Austin and contributed to a 20-40 vehicle accident. Six people were taken to hospitals as a result. Visibility improved shortly after 3 am.
A snow mobiler died in an avalanche that occurred around 6 pm on the 25th near Palisades Lake in Bonneville County near the Wyoming border.  A 35 year old male died din the avalanche that occurred near Palisades Lake.

Avalanche in BIG HOLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 25-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 25-JAN-19 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowmobiler died in an avalanche that occurred around 6 pm on the 25th near Palisades Lake in Bonneville County near the Wyoming border. A 35 year old male died din the avalanche that occurred near Palisades Lake.
Dense fog was partially responsible for a train ans SUV crash on US 20 near mile post 343 south of Saint Anthony.   The vehicle failed to yield to a train.   Several other vehicles went off the road.   The accident caused the road to be backed up for miles.   Idaho State Police were forced to divert traffic.  No injuries occurred due to the accident.  The accident with the train and SUV occurred around noon.

Dense Fog in UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 25-JAN-19 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Dense fog was partially responsible for a train ans SUV crash on US 20 near mile post 343 south of Saint Anthony.   The vehicle failed to yield to a train.   Several other vehicles went off the road.   The accident caused the road to be backed up for miles.   Idaho State Police were forced to divert traffic.  No injuries occurred due to the accident.  The accident with the train and SUV occurred around noon.
Strong and gusty elevated winds from the west entered a favorable environment which allowed them to reach the surface near higher elevation areas.

High Wind in LITTLE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 04-JAN-19 12:14:00 to 04-JAN-19 12:16:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

At the Malta South US-191 DOT site, sustained winds of 40 mph lasted for little more than an hour at a time, but a few minutes of 60 mph gusts were measured in the noon hour.
Fast northwest flow in place across the region provided typical windy conditions at Clines Corners during the late afternoon and early evening hours. A peak wind gust up to 60 mph was reported at Clines Corners.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 23-JAN-19 18:04:00 to 23-JAN-19 18:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak wind gust of 60 mph at Clines Corners.
A warm front approached the area during the day and into the evening of January 7th as a strong area of high pressure remained positioned off the Northeastern US coastline. Warm and moist air overrunning much cooler air at the surface led to areas of precipitation, some of which fell as light freezing rain across the terrain near the Allegheny Front.

Winter Weather in WESTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-JAN-19 21:00:00 to 07-JAN-19 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trace amounts of freezing rain were reported across western Mineral County.
A wet pattern continued heading into the middle of the month. Another storm system approached from the southwest on the 11th, and produced mainly rain across the region.  This led to some flooding on the White and Cache Rivers.

Flood in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 12-JAN-19 09:00:00 to 31-JAN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding began on the White River at Clarendon on 1/12 and continued through the end of the month.

Flood in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 16-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 31-JAN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding began on the Cache River at Patterson on 1/16 and continued through the end of the month.
It warmed up again by the 22nd and there was rain in the forecast. Temperatures climbed into the 50s to lower 60s. Readings were above average, which was nothing new. This was the fifteenth day with at/above average temperatures during the month at Little Rock (Pulaski County).
Rain showed up during the afternoon and continued into the overnight hours. In the predawn hours of the 23rd, rain started tapering off from the west.
As far as rainfall, one to more than two inches of liquid was common in much of southern, central, and eastern Arkansas. Forty eight hour amounts through 600 am CST on the 24th included 3.32 inches at Fordyce (Dallas County), 1.96 inches at Monticello (Drew County), 1.78 inches at Crossett (Ashley County), 1.61 inches at North Little Rock (Pulaski County), and 1.59 inches at Pine Bluff (Jefferson County).

Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 24-JAN-19 18:45:00 to 27-JAN-19 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought flooding to the Ouachita River at Camden 1/24 through 1/27.

Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 25-JAN-19 08:15:00 to 31-JAN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATKINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought flooding to the White River at Georgetown 1/25 through 1/31.
Outflow boundaries from convection across central Lower Michigan and subtle shortwaves passing through the region caused thunderstorms to develop. High CAPE values but low shear allowed the storms to form quickly but struggle to organize. Eventually, greater DCAPE values arrive with one of the waves and caused more extensive wind damage in a few locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-19 17:49:00 to 02-JUL-19 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: THREE RIVERS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire officials reported multiple trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRANCH, MICHIGAN
From 02-JUL-19 18:21:00 to 02-JUL-19 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLDWATER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local dispatch officials reported trees across the road. Also, power lines were reported down on Mason Rd.
The unsettled, progressive weather pattern continued across eastern Utah during the month of March as numerous disturbances moved through. As a result of the wetter than normal conditions the state of the drought improved across the region, most notably in the Four Corners which finally eradicated the remaining severe (D2) drought conditions.

Drought in SOUTHEAST UTAH, UTAH
From 01-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The remaining severe (D2) drought conditions along the southern tier of the forecast zone improved to the moderate (D1) category by the end of the month. Elsewhere, the moderate conditions improved to the abnormally dry (D0) category.
A strong jet stream combined with tight surface pressure gradients resulted in high wind gusts across portions of the Billings Forecast area.

High Wind in SHERIDAN FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 07-JAN-19 12:15:00 to 07-JAN-19 12:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 59 mph was reported along the Montana/Wyoming state line, with a 61 mph wind gust reported at the Sheridan Airport.
A strong jet stream combined with tight surface pressure gradients resulted in high wind gusts across portions of the Billings Forecast area.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 07-JAN-19 12:15:00 to 07-JAN-19 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at the Upper Musselshell agrimet site.
Very strong winds resulted in considerable blowing snow and reduced visibilities through the Judith Gap area.

Blizzard in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 27-JAN-19 23:00:00 to 28-JAN-19 05:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 3 was closed due to zero visibility and stranded vehicles.
Pre frontal trough and remnant outflow boundaries allowed convection to develop. Instability was limited across southern Lower Michigan but shear was higher in these locations. Only isolated damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 10-JUL-19 19:30:00 to 10-JUL-19 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported multiple trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 10-JUL-19 19:45:00 to 10-JUL-19 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a tree was blown down in the road.