sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
The center of a closed upper-level low advanced just west of the Great Lakes on the evening of April 5th. An organized line of convection developed ahead of the cold front and created strong winds and isolated tornadoes from eastern Illinois to eastern Ohio. DCAPE values will likely near air above 1000J/kg with high cloud based ceilings prior to convection. Hi-Res model guidance also suggested that effective shear ranged between 30-40kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-APR-23 18:45:00 to 05-APR-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The local 911 call center reported wires down on Route 168 and Hanover Kendall Road. Damage time was based on the radar reflectivity/velocity.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-APR-23 19:32:00 to 05-APR-23 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOX CHAPEL
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few wires were reported down by the 911 Call Center near Field Club Road in Fox Chapel.
Snowmelt caused the Sprague River near Beatty to exceed flood stage.

Flood in KLAMATH, OREGON
From 29-APR-23 22:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: BEATTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snowmelt caused the Sprague River near Beatty to exceed flood stage of 8.5 feet. The event began in April, on 04/29/23 at 2200 PST, and continued through 04/30/23 at 2359 PST. A peak for the month of 8.6 feet was reached on 04/30/23 at 0615 PST.
An area of low pressure moved from near Omaha the morning of the 31st to central Lake Michigan by the morning of the 1st. While most of the effects from this system remained to the south of the Northland, a few of our northwest Wisconsin counties did received snowfall on the order of 2 to 8 inches. Price County, being closer to the low, did pile up 15 inches of snow near Phillips during the event.

Heavy Snow in WASHBURN, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 01-APR-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches were reported across the county with a high report of 10.5 inches near Sarona. Snowfall began the evening of March 31st.

Heavy Snow in SAWYER, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 01-APR-23 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches were reported across the county with a high report of 7.6 inches near Northwoods Beach. Snowfall began during the evening of March 31st.

Heavy Snow in PRICE, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 01-APR-23 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totals ranged from about 6 inches in the northern part of the county to 15 inches near Phillips in the central part of the county. Snowfall began during the evening of March 31st.
There was little change in overall drought conditions across New Mexico during April 2023.  Only small expansions of extreme drought was observed in extreme eastern Quay County.

Drought in JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through April 2023.

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from October 2022 continued through April 2023. A very small area of exceptional drought between Clayton and Sedan persisted through April.

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions persisted through April 2023.

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted in the eastern section of the county through April 2023. Extreme drought was introduced to the far eastern fringe of the county along the TX border.

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through April 2023. A very small area of extreme drought was introduced in the counties far southwestern and southeastern corners.

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe and extreme drought persisted through April 2023 and even expanded slightly to cover the far northern section of the county.

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions from October 2022 persisted through April 2023.

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions persisted through April 2023.
Strong low pressure and an associated cold front brought high downslope winds to the eastern Sierra slopes and Owens Valley, and high winds and dust storm conditions to the Mojave Desert.

High Wind in EASTERN SIERRA SLOPES OF INYO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 02-APR-23 16:00:00 to 02-APR-23 23:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in OWENS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 02-APR-23 17:42:00 to 03-APR-23 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WESTERN MOJAVE DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 03-APR-23 09:04:00 to 03-APR-23 15:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in EASTERN MOJAVE DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 03-APR-23 11:52:00 to 03-APR-23 12:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Dust Storm in EASTERN MOJAVE DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 03-APR-23 12:30:00 to 03-APR-23 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A video showed dust storm conditions with near-zero visibility on Interstate 15 southwest of Baker.

High Wind in MORONGO BASIN, CALIFORNIA
From 03-APR-23 13:27:00 to 03-APR-23 21:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
Strong low pressure and an associated cold front brought strong to high winds to northwest Arizona.

High Wind in NORTHWEST DESERTS, ARIZONA
From 03-APR-23 15:55:00 to 03-APR-23 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This gust occurred in Chloride.
Strong low pressure and an associated cold front brought strong to high southwesterly winds ahead of it and northwesterly winds behind it.

High Wind in SPRING MOUNTAINS, NEVADA
From 03-APR-23 03:00:00 to 03-APR-23 05:34:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in LAS VEGAS VALLEY, NEVADA
From 03-APR-23 03:56:00 to 03-APR-23 03:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust occurred at Blue Diamond Elementary School.

High Wind in WESTERN CLARK/SOUTHERN NYE, NEVADA
From 03-APR-23 10:13:00 to 03-APR-23 10:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This gust occurred at Mercury-Desert Rock (KDRA).
One man died of heat related causes in the Las Vegas Valley.

Heat in LAS VEGAS VALLEY, NEVADA
From 11-APR-23 00:00:00 to 11-APR-23 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One man died of heat related causes in the Las Vegas Valley.
The Cypress Camp Trail Wildfire burned nearly 10,000 acres in Big Cypress National Preserve in early April. With high relative humidity and suppression efforts, containment was completed by mid-April.

Wildfire in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 04-APR-23 00:00:00 to 10-APR-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Cypress Camp Trail Wildfire was first reported on April 4th approximately one mile north of Interstate 75 near Mile Marker 68 in Collier County. By April 10th, the wildfire burned 9,749 acres of Big Cypress National Preserve and was 81% contained. The official date of full containment is not known. Effective April 21, the national preserve reopened numerous closures for recreational use. These included three campgrounds, several trails, and roadways. There were no reported damages to personal properties, injuries, or fatalities.
A shortwave trough and frontal boundary migrated across south Florida, which including daytime heating, brought multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms to the east coast metro in South Florida April 16th and overnight into the 17th.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 16:45:00 to 16-APR-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE GLADE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph/52 knots was measured at the Belle Glade FAWN mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 16:20:00 to 16-APR-23 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKEELANTA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Palm Beach County Emergency Manager reported wind damage to private and public property at the Okeelanta sugar mill due to severe thunderstorm. Damage included overturned trailers and portable bathrooms, broken fences, and a fallen palm tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 18:21:00 to 16-APR-23 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public sent pictures and a video of damage to fences, sheds, and trees in Loxahatchee. Evidence and radar data suggest the likelihood of a localized area of microburst originated winds of 60-70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 17-APR-23 02:15:00 to 17-APR-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEISURE CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reports of large trees down from wind gusts around SE 27th Drive in Homestead. Time estimated from radar.

Flood in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-23 20:00:00 to 16-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORIDA GARDENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A major road closed, with a stranded vehicle, due to flooding from heavy rain in Greenacres. Time estimated from heavy rainfall and media reports.
As a shortwave moved across the Florida Peninsula, abundant low-level moisture and diurnal heating led to plenty of instability in the atmosphere on April 17th. Numerous showers and thunderstorms formed in the evening over the interior which moved offshore into the Atlantic overnight.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in BISCAYNE BAY, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-APR-23 02:37:00 to 17-APR-23 02:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNMENT CUT
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WxFlow mesonet station XKBS Biscayne Bay Light 20 reported a wind gust of 51 mph/44 knots as a thunderstorm moved through the area.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-APR-23 03:00:00 to 17-APR-23 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIAMI BEACH
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WxFlow mesonet station XGVT Government Cut reported a wind gust of 44 mph/38 knots as a thunderstorm moved through the area.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in BISCAYNE BAY, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-APR-23 02:36:00 to 17-APR-23 02:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY BISCAYNE
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: WLON

NOAA/NOS site VAKF1 at Virginia Key recorded a 35 knot/40 mph wind gust as a strong thunderstorm moved offshore.
A frontal boundary and shortwave impulses aloft provided a source of lift, combined with instability, triggered offshore showers and thunderstorms the morning of April 28th.

Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 28-APR-23 10:05:00 to 28-APR-23 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLANDALE BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media shared a video of a waterspout a few miles east of Sunny Isles Beach.
Shortwave troughs crossing the region, and cooler temperatures aloft, led to the ideal environment for an active afternoon and evening on April 26th with widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Ample diurnal heating increased instability across the region which lead to numerous strong thunderstorms with the primary hazards of gusty winds and hail.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in BISCAYNE BAY, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 26-APR-23 21:17:00 to 26-APR-23 21:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY BISCAYNE
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 41 mph/36 knots was recorded at the WxFlow mesonet station XMSP at Morningside Park.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in JUPITER INLET TO DEERFIELD BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 26-APR-23 17:33:00 to 26-APR-23 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUPITER INLET
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 59 mph/51 knots was recorded at the WxFlow mesonet station XJUP located at the Juno Beach Pier.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 26-APR-23 20:02:00 to 26-APR-23 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT EVERGLADES
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 47 mph/41 knots was recorded at the WxFlow mesonet station XDAN at Dania Pier.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 26-APR-23 21:28:00 to 26-APR-23 21:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNMENT CUT
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 55 mph/48 knots was recorded at the WxFlow mesonet station XGVT at Government Cut.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in BISCAYNE BAY, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 26-APR-23 21:57:00 to 26-APR-23 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY BISCAYNE
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 35 knots/40 mph was recorded at the WxFlow mesonet station XKBS at Biscayne Bay Light 20.
A few storms moved through far western Kansas in the early evening across far western Kansas.

Strong Wind in MORTON, KANSAS
From 13-APR-23 17:55:00 to 13-APR-23 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 13-APR-23 17:45:00 to 13-APR-23 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two adjacent power poles were snapped off at the base along County Road 180.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 13-APR-23 18:35:00 to 13-APR-23 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 13-APR-23 18:40:00 to 13-APR-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
Evening through overnight severe thunderstorms produced hail and wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 20:29:00 to 26-APR-23 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKETT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was some structural damage to a brick facade and a metal roof along 4th Street in Crockett. There were also some downed trees in a residential area.

Hail in MADISON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 20:57:00 to 26-APR-23 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was observed.

Hail in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 21:06:00 to 26-APR-23 21:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOGALUS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was observed (via MPING).

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 22:00:00 to 26-APR-23 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCHARD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There were fallen trees and power outages. Pea sized hail was also observed.

Hail in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 21:22:00 to 26-APR-23 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRALIA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Baseball sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 22:20:00 to 26-APR-23 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORRIGAN
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven homes were damaged due to fallen trees in the Corrigan area. There were downed power lines off of US 59N.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 22:30:00 to 26-APR-23 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN OAKS
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed.

Hail in MADISON, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 20:55:00 to 26-APR-23 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONNOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 21:29:00 to 26-APR-23 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 22:13:00 to 26-APR-23 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree limbs were downed.

Hail in POLK, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 22:13:00 to 26-APR-23 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in POLK, TEXAS
From 26-APR-23 22:30:00 to 26-APR-23 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN OAKS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 27-APR-23 03:51:00 to 27-APR-23 03:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed near the intersection of Beamer Road and Beltway 8.
Moderate snow added to an already heavy mountain snow-pack, bringing snow removal challenges for mountain highways, with travel delays and periods of chain controls. There were embedded thunderstorms with small hail in the foothills and heavy snow showers in the mountains. After a long period of minor flooding in March, the San Joaquin River at Vernalis receded from flood stage at 0700 on April 4, dropping into Monitor Stage.

Winter Weather in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-APR-23 16:00:00 to 03-APR-23 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans reported 10 inches of new snow at Castle Peak (7165 feet), 6 inches at Soda Springs (6819 feet) and 4 inches at Kingvale (6093 feet). UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported 6 inches (6894 feet). Sugar Bowl Ski Resort reported 9 inches of new snow at the summit (8383 feet). Sierra at Tahoe Ski resort reported 4 inches of new snow (8852 feet). Kirkwood Ski Resort reported 5 inches of new snow (7690 feet). The snow brought chain controls and delays on Interstate 80 and US Highway 50.
Snow caused minor travel problems on the mountain roads. Thunderstorms with heavy rain brought some local ponding on northern Sacramento Valley roads.

Winter Weather in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-APR-23 23:00:00 to 07-APR-23 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort reported 7 inches of new snow at the summit (elevation 8383 feet) and 5 inches at the base (elevation 6640 feet). UC Berkeley reported 4.7 inches of new snow (elevation 6894 feet). Caltrans reported 4 inches of new snow at Castle Peak (elevation 7165 feet), 3 inches at Kingvale (elevation 6093 feet).
During the evening of April 19th, a cold front passed through far Southwestern Nebraska that produced a strong wind gust of 58 mph in the region. Blowing dust was also reported in the region due to these high winds that reduced visibilities down to four statute miles in some locations.

High Wind in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 22:45:00 to 19-APR-23 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

KMCK ASOS located 1 mile east-northeast of McCook, NE reported wind gusts up to 59 mph. Visibility also dropped to 4 statute miles at the time due to blowing dust.
Strong south to southwest winds gusted from 40 to 50 mph ahead of a cold front that trailed southwest from northwest Illinois across south central and southwest Missouri. The strong gusts over 40 mph were confined to areas north and west of Sikeston, including Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau. The peak measured wind gusts at both the Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff airports were 46 mph. The highest gust at the Perryville airport was 41 mph.

Strong Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 20-APR-23 07:00:00 to 20-APR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
South-southeast winds and 1 ft swells with around 13 second periods with wind waves of 1-2 ft created a low-end moderate rip current risk at local beaches.

Rip Current in COASTAL ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-23 15:00:00 to 06-APR-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two swimmers were in distress about 1 mile south of  St. Augustine Beach near the A Street beach access location. One swimmer was rescued by surfers. The 2nd victim become submerged. Surf heights were 1-2 feet. A moderately strong rip current was observed about 100 yards near where the persons entered the water. The victims were not good swimmers and were not from the local area. The time of the incident was approximated based on media video.