sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A weather system that moved across northern California and northern Nevada during the Memorial Day weekend brought gusty winds, much cooler conditions, and areas of showers to the region.  The strongest winds also increased the chance of impacts to outdoor recreation, travel for high profile vehicles, and boating on area lakes.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 28-MAY-22 20:30:00 to 28-MAY-22 20:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (HVRTM) Blue Streak weather station 1.0 mi NNW of the Heavenly Ski summit in El Dorado County reported a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 28-MAY-22 16:59:00 to 28-MAY-22 16:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (MTH03) located 1.7 S Mammoth Mountain (Mammoth) Ski summit in Mono County reported a peak wind gust of 74 mph.
A weather system that moved across northern California and northern Nevada during the Memorial Day weekend brought gusty winds, much cooler conditions, and areas of showers to the region.  The strongest winds also increased the chance of impacts to outdoor recreation, travel for high profile vehicles, and boating on area lakes.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 28-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 28-MAY-22 18:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (SLIDE) located 0.9 mi ESE of Mount Rose Summit (DRI) in Washoe County reported a peak wind gust of 81 mph.
Low pressure passing to the north of northeastern Minnesota created conditions favorable for snow squalls. Gusty northwest winds and convective snow showers developed during the afternoon hours and affected portions of the Arrowhead of Minnesota, primarily in Cook and Lake counties. Visibility from webcams in the area was less than 1/4 mile at times in the heaviest snow squalls. Satellite and radar imagery revealed the convective nature of the snow showers and increased confidence that the squalls would persist for several hours.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN COOK / NORTHERN LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 11-MAR-22 12:30:00 to 11-MAR-22 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Snow squall. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph and heavy snowfall led to visibilities around 1/2 mile or less in areas along the Gunflint Trail. Webcams showed visibility as low as 1/4 mile or less at times during the heaviest squalls.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN COOK, MINNESOTA
From 11-MAR-22 12:30:00 to 11-MAR-22 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Snow squall. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph and heavy snowfall led to visibilities around 1/2 mile or less in areas along the Gunflint Trail and along US Highway 61 along the northern Lake Superior shore. Webcams showed visibility as low as 1/4 mile or less at times during the heaviest squalls.
Unseasonably cold air was in place over the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures marginally cold enough for a low elevation snow event from the Portland metro northward. A storm system moved over northwest Oregon and southwest Washington bringing widespread snowfall to many areas north of Salem, Oregon. This system brought several inches of snow to the Willamette Valley in addition to the Coast Range and Cascades. By the late morning/early afternoon, much of the snow west of the Columbia River Gorge had transitioned to rain. This was not just your standard snowfall as it ended up being the first measurable lowland snowfall in the month of April.

Winter Storm in SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 10-APR-22 22:00:00 to 11-APR-22 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Around 8 to 14 inches of snow fell, most of which fell within a 12 hour period.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, WASHINGTON
From 10-APR-22 22:00:00 to 11-APR-22 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Elevations above 1500 feet received up to 6 to 12 inches of snow, per CoCoRaHS and SNOTEL reports in the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST INTERIOR, WASHINGTON
From 10-APR-22 19:00:00 to 11-APR-22 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS reports suggest 5 to 10 inches of total snow fell, as well as a report of 4 to 6 inches of snow in Ryderwood.

Winter Storm in GREATER VANCOUVER AREA, WASHINGTON
From 10-APR-22 19:00:00 to 11-APR-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A fairly large swatch of northern and eastern Clark County received around 4 to 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in LOWER COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON
From 10-APR-22 19:00:00 to 11-APR-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 12 inches of snow fell before precipitation turned to rain.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, WASHINGTON
From 10-APR-22 20:00:00 to 11-APR-22 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A solid 6 to 12 inches of snow fell above 500 feet elevation, with 4 to 6 inches of snow in the town at Hood River. Similar situation on the Washington side of the river.
An upper low that moved across Wyoming brought a late Spring heavy snow to the northeast Bighorn Mountains.

Winter Storm in NORTHEAST BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 30-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow occurred resulting in the closure of U.S. 14 west of Burgess Junction.
An anomalously deep upper level low moved into the region, bringing heavy snow accumulations to higher elevations and widespread wet snow at lower elevations.  Many tree branches fell in North Boise due to the weight of snow on the foliage. This caused minor damage to houses, yards and led to local road closures.

Heavy Snow in UPPER TREASURE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 08-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Multiple CoCoRaHS observers and an NWS Employee reported snowfall accumulations of 2.0 inches near the Stage Stop.

Heavy Snow in LOWER TREASURE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 08-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Multiple reports from CoCoRaHS observers recorded 1.0-2.5 inches of snow in southeast and north Boise.

Heavy Snow in LOWER TREASURE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 08-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of 7.0-8.0 inches of snow in the Boise foothills.

Heavy Snow in LOWER TREASURE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 08-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-22 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 3.5 inches of snow fell in Emmett, Idaho, breaking several tree branches around the city.
An upper level low pressure system brought convective storms on Friday, especially in southeast Oregon and near the Idaho-Oregon border.

Tornado in OWYHEE, IDAHO
From 27-MAY-22 16:00:00 to 27-MAY-22 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: GIVENS HOT SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Employee

The employee tracked a tornado for a few minutes and captured video evidence of circulation to the ground with debris and dust rotating around a column of air. The employee estimated tornado wind speed to be around 65-75 mph. After the event, they found fragile brush laying flat in one direction.
Thunderstorms moving through Lake St. Clair and St. Clair River produced wind gusts between 40-50 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ST CLAIR RIVER, LAKE ST CLAIR
From 15-MAY-22 16:42:00 to 15-MAY-22 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT HURON
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE ST CLAIR (U.S. PORTION), LAKE ST CLAIR
From 15-MAY-22 16:20:00 to 15-MAY-22 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CLAIR SHORES
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE ST CLAIR (U.S. PORTION), LAKE ST CLAIR
From 15-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 15-MAY-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: METROPOLITAN BEACH
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A thunderstorm moving through western Lake Erie produced a wind gust near 45 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MICHIGAN WATERS OF LAKE ERIE FROM DETROIT RIVER TO NORTH CAPE MI, LAKE ERIE
From 21-MAY-22 09:05:00 to 21-MAY-22 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DETROIT RIVER LIGHT
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the marine area and produced strong wind gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in NORTH MOBILE BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 02:35:00 to 06-MAY-22 02:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUTH OF MOBILE RIVER
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTH MOBILE BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 02:44:00 to 06-MAY-22 02:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT CLEAR
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at Middle Bay Lighthouse.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 03:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERDIDO PASS
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 03:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERDIDO PASS
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Measured by buoy 42012.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PENSACOLA BAY AREA INCLUDING SANTA ROSA SOUND, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 04:07:00 to 06-MAY-22 04:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARCON POINT BRIDGE
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by Weatherflow site in Santa Rosa Sound.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA-WALTON COUNTY LINE TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 04:24:00 to 06-MAY-22 04:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARY ESTHER
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA-WALTON COUNTY LINE TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 08:26:00 to 06-MAY-22 08:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKALOOSA PIER
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by Weatherflow site at Okaloosa Island fishing pier.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 10:10:00 to 06-MAY-22 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENSACOLA BEACH
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Measured by Buoy 42012.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA-WALTON COUNTY LINE TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 04:31:00 to 06-MAY-22 04:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKALOOSA PIER
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by Weatherflow site at Okaloosa Island fishing pier.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 03:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERDIDO PASS
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA-WALTON COUNTY LINE TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 06-MAY-22 04:20:00 to 06-MAY-22 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE BEACH
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by Weatherstem site 2 miles south of Navarre.
Abnormally dry conditions led to a a county in east central ND returning to D2 drought during the month of October 2022. The drought continued into November 2022.

Drought in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Eddy County moved into D2 drought status on the drought monitor during the middle portion of October and remained there going into November.
Continued longwave troughing across the western US with embedded shortwaves resulted in westerly highs winds across the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains of Texas and New Mexico.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7000 FEET, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-22 00:38:00 to 09-MAY-22 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, TEXAS
From 09-MAY-22 02:40:00 to 09-MAY-22 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
The Coastal Fire began on May 11th, with the cause currently unknown. Up to 20 homes were destroyed as the fire burned into Laguna Niguel, each of which were valued between $2-5 million. Evacuation orders and care shelters were set up, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

Wildfire in ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL, CALIFORNIA
From 11-MAY-22 13:50:00 to 17-MAY-22 06:54:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 60.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Coastal Fire ignited on May 11th around 2:50 PM and was contained on May 17th at 7:54 AM. The fire consumed approximately 200 acres and burned up to 20 homes, each of which were valued between $2-5 million, total estimated around $60 million. Evacuation Orders and Warnings were issued for zones within the City of Laguna Niguel. Approximately 900 homes were evacuated as a result. Cause currently unknown.
An upper level shortwave trough moved across northern Mexico and generated thunderstorms over the mountains. One of these storms moved into Texas and produced strong wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAL VERDE, TEXAS
From 10-MAY-22 23:18:00 to 10-MAY-22 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTONE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 54 kts by the ASOS at Laughlin AFB.
With plenty of instability and large scale support as a shortwave moved through the region, a line of showers and storms developed and moved east through the region. Some of the storms produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-22 15:58:00 to 25-MAY-22 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST ALTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-22 17:15:00 to 25-MAY-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A twelve inch diameter maple tree top was snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-22 15:26:00 to 25-MAY-22 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds snapped a large tree at its base.
A shortwave shifting over a region displaying modest instability and a tight pressure gradient led to a few thunderstorms producing strong winds across coastal waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in S SANTEE R TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 18-APR-22 01:20:00 to 18-APR-22 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLLY BEACH
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow site at Folly Beach County Park measured a peak wind gust of 35 knots at 125 AM.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in S SANTEE R TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 18-APR-22 01:52:00 to 18-APR-22 01:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLE OF PALMS
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatheflow sensor at the Isle of Palms Pier measured a 40 knot wind gust.
Onshore winds associated with high pressure along with long period swell from the east led to conditions favorable for rip currents along southeast South Carolina beaches.

Rip Current in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-APR-22 17:03:00 to 24-APR-22 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty National Weather Service employee reported a rip current approximately 10 to 20 yards wide and 100 yards long at Isle Of Palms Beach between 21st Avenue and 22nd Avenue. The Charleston County 911 Call center indicated two people were rescued/injured and sent to hospital.
The combination of forcing associated with an approaching cold front and an inland moving sea breeze along with modest instability helped produce an environment favorable for thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-APR-22 16:23:00 to 26-APR-22 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST STEPHEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Berkeley County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at Old Mill Road and North Highway 52.
A nearly stationary front oriented from the southwest to northeast slid northeast through the Ohio Valley. This caused rain showers and thunderstorms to breakout across Kentucky. One of these storms caused a few trees to fall in Bowling Green.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-22 21:12:00 to 11-APR-22 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-22 21:12:00 to 11-APR-22 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS JCT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 11-APR-22 21:12:00 to 11-APR-22 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VICTOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was down on Lovers Lane.
Moderate to heavy snow occurred along the Front Range mountains and foothills along and south of Interstate 70, including South Park.  Storm totals generally ranged from 6 to 12.5 inches.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON & W DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / NE PARK COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 24-APR-22 20:00:00 to 25-APR-22 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Dumont picked up 10 inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in S & SE GRAND / W CENTRAL & SW BOULDER / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / SUMMIT / N & W PARK COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 24-APR-22 05:00:00 to 25-APR-22 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

A storm total of 12.2 inches was observed 2 miles south of Breckenridge.

Winter Weather in C & SE PARK COUNTY, COLORADO
From 24-APR-22 17:00:00 to 25-APR-22 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some of the more impressive storm totals included:  12.5 inches, 2 miles southeast of Antero Junction; 11.3 inches, 2.7 miles southwest of Fairplay; with 9 inches near Grant.
Scattered thunderstorms affected parts of Middle Tennessee during the evening hours on April 15, producing a few reports of hail. The biggest hail fell in the Murfreesboro area.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-22 21:10:00 to 15-APR-22 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to nickel size hail fell across eastern Murfreesboro in the MTSU area, with nickel size hail reported at Rutherford Blvd and Gold Valley Drive.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-22 21:16:00 to 15-APR-22 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

MPing report of dime size hail 3 miles southwest of Murfreesboro.
After weeks of warmer and drier weather in April that followed a dry March - each which caused steady worsening of drought conditions - thunderstorm clusters developed late on April 25th and continue through the early morning of April 26th, leaving widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches, with pockets of 3 to 5 or more inches in portions of Starr, northern Hidalgo, and southern Brooks County.
The locally heavy rainfall would improve drought conditions in all areas, including ending severe drought mainly along and east of Interstate Highway 69C.

Drought in BROOKS, TEXAS
From 26-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall ranging from 2 to more than 5 inches in most of Brooks County from late April 25th through early April 26th improved drought conditions.  Severe (D2) Drought remained only across the northwest quarter of the county following the rain.

Drought in JIM HOGG, TEXAS
From 26-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall of generally 1 to 2 inches late on April 25th through early April 26th across Jim Hogg County reduced drought levels in response, with the northwest corner improving from D4 (Exceptional) to D3 (Extreme) and most of the remainder of the county improving from D3 to D2 (Severe).

Drought in ZAPATA, TEXAS
From 26-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Locally heavy rainfall of 0.5 to nearly 2 inches across Zapata County from late April 25th through early April 26th was enough to improve drought conditions by one category, from Exceptional (D4) and Extreme (D3) to Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2). By the 26th, most of Zapata had reverted to D3, with the southern fifth of the county improved to D2.

Drought in STARR, TEXAS
From 26-APR-22 00:00:00 to 30-APR-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Torrential rains of generally 2 to more than 4 inches from late April 25th through early April 26th across Starr County helped improve drought conditions by one category.  Extreme (D3) to Severe (D2) conditions improved to Severe (D2) across the western half of the county, and Moderate (D1) across the eastern half of the county, to close out the month.
A potent shortwave trough brought westerly high winds to the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and portions of southeast New Mexico.

High Wind in EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-APR-22 11:15:00 to 12-APR-22 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS
Prolonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.

Wildfire in RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS
From 12-APR-22 17:17:00 to 13-APR-22 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Little Buffalo fire cause was undetermined. There was an estimated 421 acres burned as a result of the fire.
Prolonged drought conditions coupled with strong winds, low relative humidity, and receptive fuels contributed to critical fire weather conditions across the Texas Panhandle.

Wildfire in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 07-APR-22 17:57:00 to 09-APR-22 23:11:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Britt fire was caused by downed power lines. The fire started just north of Kelton by the crossroad of Highway 152 and FM592. The fire did cross Hwy 152 into Oklahoma. Rural residents in Kelton were asked to evacuate as a precaution. The fire burned an estimated 8,152 acres.