sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A broken line of slow moving showers and storms developed over parts of northeast Iowa during the late afternoon and evening of July 1st. The activity formed a funnel cloud that was sighted near Saint Ansgar (Mitchell County).

Funnel Cloud in MITCHELL, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 18:49:00 to 01-JUL-21 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANSGAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A funnel cloud was sighted near Saint Ansgar.
The severe drought that began in June across portions of southeast Minnesota continued through the entire month of July for the southern parts of Mower County. In late July, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Rural Finance Authority determined that an emergency existed and made zero interest loans available to farmers whose crops or livestock were suffering from the drought. These loans were available to farmers where a severe drought or worse existed or in contiguous counties.

Drought in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought that began in June continued across the southern portions of Mower County through all of July.
A cold front helped lead to a severe weather outbreak in southwest Iowa where a microburst developed and is estimated to have produced 100 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, IOWA
From 30-JUL-21 18:59:00 to 30-JUL-21 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKSHIRE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported significant damage near Persia, IA. 	A storm survey was conducted and noted 3 grain bins were destroyed and blown off of their foundations. Two buildings were completed destroyed. Peak wind gust was estimated at 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 30-JUL-21 19:20:00 to 30-JUL-21 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported multiple 7 inch tree branches down. Also noted dime sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 30-JUL-21 19:25:00 to 30-JUL-21 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANCOCK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported trees and powerlines down.

Hail in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 30-JUL-21 19:28:00 to 30-JUL-21 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANCOCK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm spotter reported ping pong size hail.
A high pressure heat dome over the region led to stretch of extreme heat, shattering records from June 26 through June 29. Hot temperatures resulted in many people seeking locations to cool off in local rivers and beaches, which led to one drowning, as well as multiple people going to local hospitals for treatment of typical heat-related medical symptoms, including one reported death.

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, WASHINGTON
From 26-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 28-JUN-21 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures. A Mesonet Weather Station near Underwood observed three consecutive days with temperatures above 105 degrees. This station reported a maximum temperature of 107 on June 26, 113 on June 27, and 115 on June 28. The minimum temperatures were in the lower 70s on June 27 and June 28.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE, WASHINGTON
From 26-JUN-21 10:00:00 to 28-JUN-21 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very hot temperatures. There were three consecutive days with maximum temperatures above 100 degrees. Maximum temperatures peaked around 108 degrees on June 27, and 112 degrees on June 28. The minimum temperatures were in the mid 70s on June 27 and June 28.

Excessive Heat in LOWER COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 29-JUN-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Very hot temperatures. There were three consecutive days with maximum temperatures greater than 100 degrees. Maximum temperatures were around 108 degrees on June 27 and June 28. There was one death reported due to heat related illness.

Excessive Heat in GREATER VANCOUVER AREA, WASHINGTON
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 29-JUN-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Record breaking temperatures for 3 days in a row. Vancouver (KVUO) recorded high temperatures of 108, 112, and 115 F. Three heat related deaths were reported in Clark County.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH COAST, WASHINGTON
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 28-JUN-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A reliable SkyWarn spotter (Pacific-34) called to report his temperature sensor was recording 105 degrees. A middle-aged man drowned on Sunday, June 27.
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Thunderstorm Wind in FREMONT, IOWA
From 24-JUN-21 19:12:00 to 24-JUN-21 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARRAGUT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported numerous large tree branches blown down throughout town.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREMONT, IOWA
From 24-JUN-21 18:05:00 to 24-JUN-21 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported railcars blown over on Interstate 29.
Scattered thunderstorms moved across northwest Illinois during the afternoon of July 7th, producing several funnel clouds.

Funnel Cloud in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 07-JUL-21 12:35:00 to 07-JUL-21 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several high based funnel clouds were observed from Route 2 near Rockton.

Funnel Cloud in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 07-JUL-21 12:35:00 to 07-JUL-21 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH BELOIT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A funnel cloud was observed one quarter of the way to the ground near South Beloit.  No contact with the ground was observed.
Severe drought conditions continued across far northern Illinois during July.  Extreme drought conditions were observed through the middle of July across northern portions of McHenry and Lake Counties.  For the month of July, Rockford rainfall was 2.27 inches, which was 1.54 inches below normal.  Waukegan Airport rainfall was just 0.50 inches, which was 2.98 inches below normal.

Drought in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
An EF-0 tornado touched down near Nanty Glo during the early evening of July 29, 2021. The tornado had maximum winds near 70 mph, a path length of 350 feet and a maximum path width of 15 yards.

Tornado in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 29-JUL-21 17:10:00 to 29-JUL-21 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANTY GLO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down near Nanty Glo during the early evening of July 29, 2021. The tornado had maximum winds near 70 mph, a path length of 350 feet and a maximum path width of 15 yards. Touch down occurred on the western side of the Blacklick Valley High School football field and the tornado moved southeastward across the field before lifting on the eastern side of the football field. The tornado displaced small bleachers and knocked over a portable toilet. A few trees around the football field were snapped as well.
An upper level ridge of high pressure was anchored from Nebraska/Kansas southeast into portions of the Lower Mississippi Valley from July 25th through the end of the month, resulting in very hot temperatures across the Ark-La-Tex as readings climbed into the mid and upper 90s each day. Little mixing of dew points occurred each day, which when combined with these hot temperatures, resulted in oppressively hot conditions as heat indices ranged from 105-110 degrees each day across much of North Louisiana. The heat wave continued through the morning of the 30th and then further intensified through the afternoon of the 30th into the first day of August before finally ending on August 2nd as a weak cool front and scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through the region.

Heat in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 25-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 30-JUL-21 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the morning hours on July 9. Heavy rainfall from these thunderstorms led to a localized flooding report.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 09-JUL-21 10:00:00 to 09-JUL-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A group of 23 kayakers had to be rescued due to flash flooding on Shoal Creek near Iron City, but no one was injured.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours on July 30. An isolated wind damage report was received.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 30-JUL-21 15:35:00 to 30-JUL-21 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto power lines at 1518 Turnpike near Summertown.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the morning hours on July 26. An isolated wind damage report was received as well as damage to a home from a lightning strike.

Lightning in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-JUL-21 10:12:00 to 26-JUL-21 10:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUR CORNERS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house on Carefree Lane was struck by lightning causing a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-JUL-21 14:25:00 to 26-JUL-21 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A microburst caused significant damage to a farm on Hudson Road just north of Pawnee Trail on Neelys Bend. A home suffered siding damage, one barn collapsed, the roof was partially blown off another barn, other outbuildings suffered exterior damage, and several trees were blown down. Damage was concentrated to just the area of the farm where radar shows the microburst hit the ground.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours on July 17. Heavy rainfall from these thunderstorms led to some localized flooding reports.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 17-JUL-21 19:12:00 to 17-JUL-21 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rabbit Trail Road was closed due to flooding and a culvert being washed out.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 17-JUL-21 20:39:00 to 17-JUL-21 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A low water bridge was flooded and impassable at Bishop Chapel Road near Sweet Home Road.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 17-JUL-21 21:23:00 to 17-JUL-21 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPPER MOCKESON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two vehicles that drove into flood waters were swept away into a creek on Mockerson Road at Day Road. No injuries were reported.
A cold front approached during the 21st...while an upper level disturbance crossed the region. Thunderstorms developed across northern Maine during the afternoon. Some of the thunderstorms became severe producing damaging winds. Microbursts occurred at two locations producing extremely strong winds. The first microburst occurred in an area from Castle Hill... to Crouseville...to southwest Caribou. Microburst winds in this area were estimated at 90 to 100 mph. The microburst originated near Castle Hill where around three dozen trees were snapped or toppled along with damage to outdoor equipment. Tree damage also occurred in the Crouseville and Washburn areas. The metal roof of a barn was damaged in southwest Caribou where the microburst diminished. A second microburst occured in Limestone where winds were estimated at 100 to 110 mph. The winds almost completely destroyed one barn...while the roof was torn from a second barn. Large trees were also snapped or toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 21-JUN-21 16:30:00 to 21-JUN-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were toppled by wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph. The time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 21-JUN-21 17:19:00 to 21-JUN-21 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADAWASKA SIDING
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced a microburst in the Limestone area. One barn was completely destroyed. Another barn has its roof torn off. Large trees were also snapped or toppled along the nearly 5 mile path of the microburst which ended aboubt a half mile north of Limestone. One uprooted tree fell on to the roof of a house. Maximum wind speeds with the microburst were estimated at 100 to 110 mph. The maximum path width was around a half mile.

Thunderstorm Wind in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 21-JUN-21 16:46:00 to 21-JUN-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE RD
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced a microburst which developed around Castle Hill and persisted through Crouseville and Washburn before ending in southwest Caribou. Around three dozen trees were snapped or toppled near Castle Hill...where some outdoor equipment was also damaged or destroyed. Tree damage was also observed in the Crouseville and Washburn areas. The metal roof of a barn was damaged in southwest Caribou before the microburst ended near Bailey Road. Maximum wind gusts with the microburst were estimated at 90 to 100 mph. The path length of the microburst was around 7 miles. The maximum path width was around 1 mile.
A line of showers and thunderstorms along a gust front, well ahead of a cold front, produced localized heavy rain and flash flooding.  Showers and thunderstorms trained over the same areas for a period of time which led to excessive rainfall.

Flash Flood in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-21 00:10:00 to 27-JUL-21 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding and led to Vandiford Thomas Road to be closed near Taylor Road.

Flash Flood in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-21 00:15:00 to 27-JUL-21 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mount Herman Church Road was closed near North Carolina Highway 91 due to flash flooding.
A portion of the leeward mountain slopes on the Big Island worsened to the D2 category of severe drought in the Drought Monitor in August.

Drought in BIG ISLAND INTERIOR, HAWAII
From 03-AUG-21 02:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Small areas of the Kau District in the southern part of the Big Island worsened and fell into the D2 category of severe drought in August.

Drought in BIG ISLAND SOUTH, HAWAII
From 24-AUG-21 02:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BIG ISLAND SOUTHEAST, HAWAII
From 24-AUG-21 02:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Nickel sized hail was reported in Athens.

Hail in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-21 13:52:00 to 14-AUG-21 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media
Early afternoon thunderstorms that pushed offshore along the Treasure Coast produced several strong wind gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-AUG-21 10:15:00 to 04-AUG-21 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEBASTIAN INLET
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Sebastian Municipal Airport, KX26, measured a peak wind gust of 35 knots from the south-southwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-AUG-21 10:26:00 to 04-AUG-21 10:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEBASTIAN INLET
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet at Sebastian Inlet Pier measured a peak wind gust of 42 knots from the west-southwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-AUG-21 11:07:00 to 04-AUG-21 11:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mariner

Weatherstem mesonet at House of Refuge measured a peak wind gust of 37 knots from the west.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 20-60NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-AUG-21 11:50:00 to 04-AUG-21 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUOY 41009
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Buoy 41009 measured a peak wind gust of 35 knots from the southwest.
An isolated thunderstorm produced some dime size hail northeast of Sheridan.

Hail in SHERIDAN, WYOMING
From 26-AUG-21 18:00:00 to 26-AUG-21 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ACME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Two surfers rescued a man knocked off a body board at Ocean Beach by a large wave.

High Surf in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 29-AUG-21 08:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two surfers rescued a man knocked off a body board at Ocean Beach by a large wave https://www.ktvu.com/news/surfers-rescue-man-from-drowning-at-sfs-ocean-beach.
High tide combining with a south swell made for difficult surfing conditions in the Monterey Bay. Officials rescued roughly 25 to 30 surfers near Pleasure Point on the 18th and 19th. Most surfers had little experience. The Monterey Bay buoy reported wave heights between 8 and 11 feet.

Rip Current in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 18-AUG-21 17:00:00 to 19-AUG-21 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High tide combining with a south swell made for difficult surfing conditions in the Monterey Bay. Officials rescued roughly 25 to 30 surfers near Pleasure Point on the 18th and 19th. The surfers had difficulty getting out of the water https://www.ksbw.com/article/santa-cruz-surfing-conditions-leads-to-multiple-rescues/37361980#. Timing was estimated.
SW flow focused afternoon and evening sea breeze storms toward the Atlantic coast. A weak surface front was draped across NE FL which aided in convergence.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALTAMAHA SD TO FERNANDINA BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 01-AUG-21 15:50:00 to 01-AUG-21 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND STAFFORD
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow station on Jekyll Island measured a wind gust to 41 mph.
An upper level trough moved over a warm, moist airmass and generated thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced locally heavy rain that led to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in EDWARDS, TEXAS
From 18-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARKSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding. FM 335 was flooded near the Nueces River north of Barksdale.

Lightning in LAVACA, TEXAS
From 18-AUG-21 11:08:00 to 18-AUG-21 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONT
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck an oil tank battery southwest of Hallettsville. The lightning strike caused an explosion and fire. Of the eight tanks on site, three were destroyed and five severely damaged.
Upper level high pressure dominated the weather across much of the western United States resulting in warm and dry conditions stretching from June into July.

Wildfire in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 12-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Bruler Fire was detected on July 12, 2021 and is located near the boundary between the Detroit and Sweet Home Ranger Districts near 44.591 latitude, -122.156 longitude. As of the end of July the fire burned about 200 acres.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.  The fire continued into August.