sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A potent shortwave (mid-level disturbance) and a cold front moved into a marginal/moderate unstable airmass across VT during the afternoon/evening hours of May 16th. Numerous showers and some scattered thunderstorms developed with a few storms producing severe weather in terms of localized damaging winds and/or hail of one inch in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 16-MAY-22 14:15:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEYBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds along Route 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POST MILLS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed trees along Route 244 in West Fairlee.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 16-MAY-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRLEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several downed trees in and around Lake Morey Country Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 16-MAY-22 17:24:00 to 16-MAY-22 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds within Warren.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 16-MAY-22 17:18:00 to 16-MAY-22 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANCOCK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large pine trees snapped at mid-level near the intersection of Routes 100/125 in Hancock.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 16-MAY-22 17:22:00 to 16-MAY-22 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nearly two dozen softwood trees snapped near and south of the intersection pf Plunkton road and Route 100.
A strong low pressure system brought strong winds to the coastal regions of Southeast Alaska, with some locations reporting high wind speeds.

High Wind in DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 06-APR-22 13:00:00 to 06-APR-22 23:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather station at Cape Decision Lighthouse reported a peak wind of 61 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS, ALASKA
From 06-APR-22 13:00:00 to 06-APR-22 23:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ketchikan Airport reported a wind gust of 58 mph.
Above-normal temperatures with precipitation from 50 to 90 percent of normal, led to the development of severe drought conditions in parts of southeast South Dakota.

Drought in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 10.53M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Temperatures of around 2 degrees above normal with 50 to 75 percent of normal precipitation led to the development of severe (D2) drought conditions by late July. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 42.25M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Temperatures of around 2 degrees above normal with 50 to 75 percent of normal precipitation led to the development of severe (D2) drought conditions by late July. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
A weak disturbance within a northwesterly flow aloft brought gusty surface winds to the Rocky Mountain Front and adjoining plains. Most gusts were below warning criteria with the exception of one observation in eastern Pondera County.

High Wind in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 23-JAN-22 13:45:00 to 23-JAN-22 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station 5 N Ledger measured a 50 kt (58 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
A powerful low pressure system brought damaging high winds to west-central Minnesota on April 12-14th. The prolonged period of high winds caused some tree damage.

High Wind in BIG STONE, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-22 00:00:00 to 14-APR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TRAVERSE, MINNESOTA
From 14-APR-22 00:00:00 to 14-APR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
Strong northerly winds behind a cold front affected northwest Arizona, and isolated high winds occurred.

High Wind in NORTHWEST DESERTS, ARIZONA
From 06-APR-22 08:53:00 to 06-APR-22 08:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This gust occurred at the Kingman Airport (KIGM).
A deepening Low with strong jet support brought strong surface winds across Columbia Basin into the region. Winds were sustained in the high teens and mid 20s. Gusts ranged in the upper 40s to near 60. Power outages affected around 15000 customers.

High Wind in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 04-APR-22 14:25:00 to 04-APR-22 14:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 1000.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Site near Athol Idaho reported a Southwest 59MPH gust at 1430LST. Winds were strong from 1330-1530LST with gusts in the range of 30 to 50 MPH across the zone. The winds caused downed power lines and outages affecting around 2400 customers.

Strong Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 04-APR-22 10:00:00 to 04-APR-22 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Coeur D'Alene Airport(KCOE) recorded a gust of 55MPH at 1329LST. Winds across the rest of the zone ranged in the upper 20s to low 50s MPH for the hours of 07-23LST. There were reports of downed power lines affecting at least 100 customers.

Strong Wind in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 04-APR-22 08:00:00 to 04-APR-22 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Mt Margaret Sensor reported gust of 53 MPH at 1445. The zone had power outages impacting around 50 customers.

High Wind in LEWISTON AREA, IDAHO
From 04-APR-22 08:00:00 to 04-APR-22 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Shirrod Hill recorded gust of 63 MPH at 1500. The Lewiston airport also recorded a gust of 59MPH at 1330.

Strong Wind in LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE, IDAHO
From 04-APR-22 12:00:00 to 04-APR-22 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

Corral Creek Raws recorded gust of 56 MPH at 1349. Craigmont and Lewiston Cwops recorded gusts of 45 and 41 MPH.
A heavy snow band moved through the Palouse area of Washington and brought several inches of snow to the area. The snow impacted travel along SR-195. Measurements form the event ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON PALOUSE, WASHINGTON
From 09-APR-22 22:00:00 to 10-APR-22 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Public recorded a measurement of 6 inches in the Colfax area at 1011LST.
A back building snow band moved continue to move over Wenatchee and East Wenatchee in Douglas county. Several reports in the area from the public and trained spotters recorded snow amounts of 7 to 16 inches. The heavy snow caused school closures and power outages. It was a recording snowfall for the area for single day of April and the month of April.

Heavy Snow in WENATCHEE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 14-APR-22 02:00:00 to 14-APR-22 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

There was an estimated amount of 16 inches 4 miles south of Wenatchee at 830LST. Highest measured amount was 10 inches 2 miles south of Wenatchee at 830LST.
During the morning and afternoon hours of May 21st, the advection of warmth and moisture into the Upper Ohio Valley helped to build daytime instability.  A couple of thunderstorm lines developed ahead of an evening cold front. Only a couple of wind damage reports and a single hail report were received, as thunderstorms became stronger and more numerous after crossing into Pennsylvania.

Hail in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 21-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 21-MAY-22 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVERTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mostly pea-sized hail was seen, with a few stones to dime size.

Thunderstorm Wind in COSHOCTON, OHIO
From 21-MAY-22 16:15:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down on to Blissfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 21-MAY-22 18:20:00 to 21-MAY-22 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LISBON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported to be blown down.
A longwave trough over the Pacific Northwest with embedded shortwaves along the periphery resulted in westerly high winds across the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

High Wind in GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-22 01:55:00 to 29-MAY-22 06:21:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7000 FEET, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-22 08:38:00 to 29-MAY-22 09:38:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS
A cold front stalled across the Mid-South. This was the focus for thunderstorms that produced large hail on Easter Sunday.

Hail in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 17-APR-22 18:30:00 to 17-APR-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DYERSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail estimated at 0.75 inches.

Hail in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 17-APR-22 18:30:00 to 17-APR-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DYERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail estimated at 1.25 inches fell on Oakview Avenue in Dyersburg.
Severe drought conditions affected portions of Anderson County but showed improvement by late March.

Drought in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-22 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions affected portions of the county but showed improvement by late March.
Winds increased after the passage of a cold front. These strong winds down trees and tree limbs in the region of Franklin, Henry, Bedford, and Pittsylvania Counties. Also, there were a couple of reports of winds also downing power poles and removing some shingles.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 07-MAR-22 12:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds downed several trees near the Goose Dam Campground near Sydnorsville, a tree down on Route 40 near the Redwood Community Center, and tree limbs in the Rocky Mount area. Also in the Rocky Mount area, shingles were blown off. Damage values are estimated.

Strong Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-MAR-22 12:13:00 to 07-MAR-22 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong winds blew a tree down around the intersection of Pulaski Road and Sand Road near Ridgway, another tree down on a road near Collinsville, three-inch limbs and a power pole near the Martinsville Airport, and a tree on to a house and power lines off Beaver Road near Villa Heights. Damage values are estimated.

Strong Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 07-MAR-22 12:45:00 to 07-MAR-22 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds blew an awning and several large tree branches down. Damage values are estimated.

Strong Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 07-MAR-22 14:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds downed three-inch limbs and broke power poles near Westover Hills. Damage values are estimated.
With the arrival and passage of a cold front and temperatures quickly falling to and then below freezing, snow fell across the region. Sustained strong winds behind the front allowed for a continuation of cloud and snow development. When the event had ended, a total of four to eight inches of snow fell over the western portion of Greenbrier County, WV.

Winter Storm in WESTERN GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-22 02:30:00 to 12-MAR-22 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall totals ranged from around four inches at both Rupert and Rainelle to around eight inches at Quinwood. Damage values are estimated.
A passing shortwave trough and strong cold advection led to the development of numerous snow showers during the afternoon of March 26th.  An overall lack of deep moisture and the relatively high late March sun angle helped to limit accumulation in many areas.  However, due to upslope enhancement and better temperature profiles, the higher elevations were able to achieve some notable accumulations.

Winter Weather in EASTERN PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 26-MAR-22 06:00:00 to 27-MAR-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Six to eight inches of snow fell over the 24 hour period, with reports coming from near Terra Alta and seven miles north of Thomas.

Winter Storm in EASTERN TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 26-MAR-22 06:00:00 to 27-MAR-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 24 hour total of 8.3 inches was recorded at Davis.
The counties included in the status update had D2 Severe Drought or D3 Extreme Drought, with the worst drought over Rawlins and Decatur counties.  Precipitation for the affected counties ranged from half an inch to five inches.  Normal precipitation amounts ranged from two to four inches.

Drought in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from two to five inches.  This was an inch below to two inches above normal, with the lowest precipitation occurring in the eastern half of the county.  Normal precipitation amounts range from three to four inches.

Drought in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from two to four inches.  This was near normal to as much as an inch below normal, with the lowest precipitation amounts in the east half of the county.  Normal precipitation amounts range from two to four inches.

Drought in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from half an inch to four inches.  This was near normal to as much as an inch below normal, with the lowest precipitation amounts in the east half of the county.  Normal precipitation amounts range from two to three inches.

Drought in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from one to three inches.  This was two inches below normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from three to four inches.

Drought in NORTON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from two to five inches.  This was two inches below to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from three to four inches.

Drought in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from one to four inches.  This was two inches below normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from three to four inches.

Drought in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from two to four inches.  This was two inches below normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from three to four inches.

Drought in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from one and a half to three inches.  This was near normal to as much as an inch below normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from two to three inches.
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed and produced hail to ping pong balls in size.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-22 20:29:00 to 02-MAY-22 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODHOPE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-22 20:41:00 to 02-MAY-22 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickle to quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-22 19:45:00 to 02-MAY-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickle sized hail was reported.

Hail in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 02-MAY-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORNFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 02-MAY-22 18:48:00 to 03-MAY-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The low water crossing on Highway 142 and others were flooded and impassable. Rainfall of 1.80 inches fell over less than two hours.
Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall moved eastward across the region as a low pressure system developed over the southern high Plains and moved eastward into the Ozarks. Rainfall accumulations averaged between one half inch and one and a half inches, with isolated accumulations over two and a half inches along the Arkansas border.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 02:04:00 to 03-MAY-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway Y at Cowskin Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 02:05:00 to 03-MAY-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway C at Flat Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 02:06:00 to 03-MAY-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENKINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive rainfall caused Flat Creek near Jenkins to flood out of its banks.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 05:57:00 to 03-MAY-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A Section of Highway KK was flooded at a low water area due to excessive rainfall.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 06:05:00 to 03-MAY-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 08:00:00 to 03-MAY-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway FF at Hunter Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 08:00:00 to 03-MAY-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLATHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway U at Bryant Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-22 08:00:00 to 03-MAY-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway 95 at Bryant Creek was flooded and impassable.
A slow-moving Pacific Northwest storm system took one more day to track across the central Rockies on May 30, 2022. As it continued its track, southwesterly to westerly flow aloft across New Mexico remained strong. This led to another day of widespread breezy to windy conditons with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Mountain wave activity that developed across the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains did produce brief high wind at Raton with a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAY-22 12:15:00 to 30-MAY-22 12:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station near Raton measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph due to mountain wave activity.

Dust Storm in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 30-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public in Farmington reported a dust storm with visibility below one quarter of a mile. The spotter reported that visibility from the dust generated from strong winds was as severe as 20 feet at times, but it was not long-lived.
The Cerro Pealdo Fire started in April 2022 and continued to burn throughout the month of May. Thanks to a persistent windy pattern the fire quickly surpassed 40,000 acres and forced the closure of the Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Wildfire in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Cerro Pelado Fire, which began in April 2022, continued to grow rapidly during the month of May. At the end of April, the wildfire had grown to 17,885 acres, and as a very windy pattern persisted during May, this acreage grew quickly. Within the first ten days of the month of May, the Cerro Pelado Fire grew to 42,491 acres. This wildfire prompted the closures of the nearby Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. By the end of the month of May, the wildfire grew to 45,605 acres with 95 percent containment. Currently, no known structures were burned during May.
A brief tornado occurred in northwest Ogle County during the afternoon of May 26th.

Tornado in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-22 13:20:00 to 26-MAY-22 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Based on multiple spotter reports, a brief tornado touched down in a field just south of Coffman Road two miles south of Baileyville.  Spotters reported rotating dust underneath a funnel cloud.  The tornado was on the ground for approximately 30 seconds.  No damage was reported.
Scattered thunderstorms developed across southeast Georgia in the early afternoon hours within the large warm sector of a low pressure system centered near the Great Lakes. The thunderstorms eventually moved into southeast South Carolina and produced large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-22 17:20:00 to 03-MAY-22 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARNVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail at the North District Middle School that lasted for about 5 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-22 17:13:00 to 03-MAY-22 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: NIXVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Hampton County dispatch reported a tree down near Browning Gate Road and Lento Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-22 17:24:00 to 03-MAY-22 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Hampton County dispatch reported two trees down. One tree was down near Roberts Street and another tree was down on Yemassee Highway near Almeda.