sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A line of rain showers was moving eastward along a frontal boundary during the afternoon. A brief spin up tornado occurred with one of these stronger rain showers within an area of weak rotation across eastern Roane County near the Oral community. Severe downdraft winds occurred sporadically in association with this briefly tornadic thunderstorm.

Tornado in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-23 13:21:00 to 03-AUG-23 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in the community of Oral in eastern Roane County near the intersection of country lane and Highway 70. The tornado tracked eastward along Highway 70 for a half mile before dissipating near Oral Cemetery. The most significant damage occurred near the beginning of the track where a small detached garage was destroyed and debris strewn about 100 yards in different directions. A few trees were uprooted and homes and fences suffered minor damage. As the tornado continued east, damage was mainly limited to small branches broken from trees. Dissipation at Oral Cemetery was noted with a metal roof sheet laying in the cemetery and an end to minor vegetation damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-23 13:20:00 to 03-AUG-23 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and powerlines blown down by thunderstorm winds near Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-23 13:21:00 to 03-AUG-23 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were down along with roof damage to two homes caused by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-23 13:21:00 to 03-AUG-23 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE CREEK
Magnitude: 72.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Severe thunderstorm winds on the right flank of the Oral tornado blew a small outbuilding onto its side, knocked down a couple of trees, and laid flat the grass all in one direction towards the path of the tornado.

Flash Flood in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-23 14:55:00 to 03-AUG-23 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUSCULUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water covering Tusculum Blvd near Greeneville High School nearly a foot deep. Over six inches of water covering the road and entering structures and houses west of Tusculum. 911 Call center reported a few water rescues occurred on the east side of Greeneville between 4 pm and 5 pm EDT.
A dry Monsoon Season brought worsening drought conditions into Extreme(D3) drought for extreme eastern Otero County.

Drought in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with Severe(D2) drought south and Moderate(D1) drought north but on August 1st was placed in Extreme(D3) drought. The Cooperative Observer just outside Otero county in Elk reported 3.66 inches of precipitation which was 0.92 inches above normal after 1.56 inches of rain fell August 23-25th.

Drought in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The month started with Severe(D2) drought in the east and Moderate(D1) drought west.  On August 22, the eastern half was placed in Extreme(D3) drought with Severe(D2) drought west.
A ridge of high pressure in the middle and upper atmosphere developed over the south central United States during early August. Unseasonably hot afternoon temperatures reaching 102 to 107 degrees, combined with unseasonably high humidity, resulted in heat index values in the 110 to 115 degree range across west central Arkansas on the 1st through the 4th.

Excessive Heat in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A shortwave and weak front encountering an environment marked by strong instability and weak shear favored thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts across coastal waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in S SANTEE R TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-AUG-23 21:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLLY BEACH C-MAN (FBIS1)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

The Charleston CORMP Buoy (41066) measured a 36 knot wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-AUG-23 20:18:00 to 07-AUG-23 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT SUMTER
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow sensor at Fort Sumter Range Front Light measured a 35 knot wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-AUG-23 20:38:00 to 07-AUG-23 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT SUMTER
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow sensor at Fort Sumter Range Front Light measured a 37 knot wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-AUG-23 20:33:00 to 07-AUG-23 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE CHARLESTON BATTERY
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow sensor at Shutes Folly measured a 40 knot wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-AUG-23 21:06:00 to 07-AUG-23 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYBEE ISLAND
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow sensor at Calibogue Sound measured a 35 knot wind gust.
A series of upper level lows produced a multi-day snow event leading to impressive snow totals, mainly in mountainous terrain of northern Nevada. Most of the snowfall started in November and has been added to the previous months data. However those with start times of 12/1 or later are included here.

Heavy Snow in N ELKO CNTY, NEVADA
From 01-DEC-23 01:00:00 to 02-DEC-23 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six inches fell at site (BIGN2) Big Bend Snotel, Elevation 6897 feet.

High Wind in SOUTH-CENTRAL ELKO, NEVADA
From 03-DEC-23 04:35:00 to 03-DEC-23 05:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Station (RBYNV) SR-229 Ruby Valley nv-dot, Elevation 6214 feet.

Heavy Snow in RUBY MOUNTAINS/E HUMBOLDT RANGE, NEVADA
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 02-DEC-23 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Fifteen inches fell at site (HIMN2) Hole-In-Mountain Snotel, Elevation 8161 feet.

High Wind in RUBY MOUNTAINS/E HUMBOLDT RANGE, NEVADA
From 03-DEC-23 04:12:00 to 03-DEC-23 05:12:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Station (TR421) H-T Portable #3 Raws, Elevation 6750 feet.

High Wind in N ELKO CNTY, NEVADA
From 02-DEC-23 13:54:00 to 02-DEC-23 14:54:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Station (HDSNV) US-93 hd-summit, Elevation 6276 feet.

High Wind in SOUTHEASTERN ELKO, NEVADA
From 02-DEC-23 15:41:00 to 02-DEC-23 16:41:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Station (SPGN2) Spring Gulch Raws, Elevation 5470 feet.

High Wind in SOUTH-CENTRAL ELKO, NEVADA
From 02-DEC-23 16:20:00 to 02-DEC-23 17:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Station (UP990) Moor, Elevation 6121 feet.
Linear storms developed near a frontal boundary, moving across southeast South Dakota and into northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota early on June 24. Within an environment of shear, a strong low-level jet, and strong DCAPE, some storms produced severe-level winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 03:41:00 to 24-JUN-23 03:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SIOUX FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 58 mph were measured by the Automated Surface Observing System site KFSD 3 miles north of Sioux Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 02:45:00 to 24-JUN-23 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: (YKN)CHAN GURNEY ARP
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts removed a roof from a building on the north side of Yankton.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 02:58:00 to 24-JUN-23 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MISSION HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 02:34:00 to 24-JUN-23 02:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TABOR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 61 mph were measured at a personal weather station in Tabor.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 03:26:00 to 24-JUN-23 03:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALSEN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 65 mph were measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD508 3 miles south-southwest of Beresford.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 03:44:00 to 24-JUN-23 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROOKS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm wind gust to 59 mph was measured by a personal weather station 1 mile southwest of Crooks.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 00:27:00 to 24-JUN-23 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (9V9)CHAMBERLAIN ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 58 mph were measured at Automated Weather Observing System site K9V9 near Chamberlain.

Thunderstorm Wind in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 02:24:00 to 24-JUN-23 02:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 64 mph were measured at a personal weather station in Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 02:43:00 to 24-JUN-23 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed several large tree limbs at Lewis and Clark Campground.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUN-23 03:35:00 to 24-JUN-23 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Up to three inch diameter branches were broken by thunderstorm wind gusts.
A hot and muggy airmass was conducive to heavy downpours over eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island when a de-amplifying shortwave moved across the region. It also had support from a moderately strong jet aloft and plenty of moisture. Weak boundary layer winds made for slow moving storms which contributed to flooding.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 10-SEP-23 14:02:00 to 10-SEP-23 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST ACTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Acton, Rt 27 was closed by Kelly Corner.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 10-SEP-23 12:40:00 to 10-SEP-23 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Wayland, Bridge Rd and Anthony Rd were flooded.

Flash Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 10-SEP-23 13:10:00 to 10-SEP-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Rockland, portion of Rt 53 was flooded with water up to car windows.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 10-SEP-23 12:42:00 to 10-SEP-23 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SCITUATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Cohasset, a portion of Chief Justice Cushing Rd was flooded and impassable.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 10-SEP-23 14:42:00 to 10-SEP-23 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEWKSBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Tewksbury, Mt Pleasant St underpass was flooded.
A deamplifying mid level shortwave with dewpoints in the 70s and decent instability brought scattered thunderstorms and widespread flash flooding to Rhode Island and Massachusetts. There were many streets closed, many cars stranded in flood waters, and several houses with flooded basements or first floors.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 15:26:00 to 11-SEP-23 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAWTUCKET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Pawtucket, cars were stuck in flood waters near Armisticle Blvd.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 15:41:00 to 11-SEP-23 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In North Providence, there was a flooded basement on Brown Ave.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 16:00:00 to 11-SEP-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In North Providence, there was a flooded basement on Brown Ave.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 18:57:00 to 11-SEP-23 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABBOTT RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

In Cumberland, there was an inch of basement flooding along Pennsylvania Ave.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 18:57:00 to 11-SEP-23 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABBOTT RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

In Cumberland, there was an inch of basement flooding along Pennsylvania Ave.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 13:30:00 to 11-SEP-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Pawtucket, Newport Ave at Ferris Ave was flooded.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 15:00:00 to 11-SEP-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAWTUCKET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Pawtucket, Newport Ave was flooded.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 19:30:00 to 11-SEP-23 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Cumberland, water entered homes on Fairhaven Rd. Marshall Ave was flooded and water came into a home through the basement window on Mowry Ave.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 14:56:00 to 11-SEP-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYLESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Lincoln, Breakneck Hill Rd was flooded.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-SEP-23 18:18:00 to 11-SEP-23 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In North Providence, Branch Ave was closed with cars stranded.
Heat and humidity combined to yield 110���115-degree heat indices across portions of western-north Texas during the afternoon/evening of the 8th through 12th.

Heat in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 09-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 10-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 10-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in CLAY, TEXAS
From 10-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 10-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 10-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 10-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 11-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 11-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in CLAY, TEXAS
From 11-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 11-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 11-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 11-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 12-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in CLAY, TEXAS
From 12-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 08-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 08-AUG-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 09-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in CLAY, TEXAS
From 09-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS
A Pacific storm system brought heavy snow to parts of southeast Idaho.  The heaviest snow was in the Eastern Magic Valley where widespread locations received over a foot of snow.  The Shoshone Lava Bed region and Lower Snake Plain also received heavy snow.   It was a rare event where low elevations received much heavier snow than the mountains.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HILLS-ALBION MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 22-NOV-23 22:00:00 to 24-NOV-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One foot of snow measured in Albion with 6 inches 5 miles west southwest of Almo.

Heavy Snow in SHOSHONE-LAVA BEDS, IDAHO
From 22-NOV-23 22:00:00 to 24-NOV-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ten to 12 inches of snow fell in the Shoshone area with 6 inches in Richfield and 5 inches in Dietrich.   Idaho Power reported power outages in Shoshone, Richfield and Dietrich due to the heavy wet snow and strong winds.

Heavy Snow in LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 22-NOV-23 22:00:00 to 24-NOV-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow fell on Thanksgiving with 11.5 inches 4 miles east southeast of American Falls, 8 inches in Aberdeen, and 5 to 7 inches in the Pocatello and Chubbuck area.   Idaho Power due to the heavy snow and wind reported power outages in Aberdeen, Springfield, Moreland, Pingree, and Blackfoot on Thanksgiving night.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY, IDAHO
From 22-NOV-23 22:00:00 to 24-NOV-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Extremely heavy snow fell in the Eastern Magic Valley over the Thanksgiving holiday.   Reported amounts were 10 to 13 inches in Burley, 13 inches in Declo, 14 inches in Paul and Rupert, and 16 to 18 inches in Heyburn.   Some damage occurred due to the extremely heavy snow.   A pine tree snapped off in Declo, a tarp and metal gazebo collapsed at a private residence in Burley and large tree limbs also downed in Burley.
Fueled with the exceptional drought conditions, a small brush fire near Folsom quickly spread towards a house. A woman was caught outside as the fire spread, and was fatally injured by the fire before the fire spread to the nearby home. Shortly after, fire fighters were able to contain the fire.

Wildfire in NORTHERN ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LOUISIANA
From 28-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 28-AUG-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Small brush fire started in Folsom quickly spread to a nearby house.
Likely aided by the ongoing drought conditions, a small fire spread to nearby buildings in Washington Parish, where a man was fatally injured before fire fighters put out the fire.

Wildfire in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 17-AUG-23 18:00:00 to 17-AUG-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A 72-year-old veteran was fatally burned when an outside fire spread to their building.
With ridging sitting over the area for the better part of August, all of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi saw significantly less rainfall than usual for August. This lead to the rapid onset of drought conditions during the beginning of August and lasting through the end of August.

Drought in NORTHERN HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.

Drought in NORTHERN HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.

Drought in NORTHERN JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.

Drought in SOUTHERN HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.

Drought in SOUTHERN HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.

Drought in SOUTHERN JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.
A typical summertime convective regime was in place for the 15th. With the persistent ridging over the area, the convection had more dry air to work with, so the stronger storms were able to produce damaging winds across parts of southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi before fading off after sunset.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 15-AUG-23 14:41:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDHEIM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reports a large oak tree damaged as well as siding and sign damage to a fire station near LA-1083. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 15-AUG-23 15:19:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHINCHUBA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS Employee reports large branch down near US-59 and Sharp Rd in Mandeville. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHINCHUBA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported tree down on a house on Viola St in Mandeville. Relayed over social media. Time estimated by radar.
A typical summertime convective regime was in place for the 15th. With the persistent ridging over the area, the convection had more dry air to work with, so the stronger storms were able to produce damaging winds across parts of southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi before fading off after sunset.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUCIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harrison County Emergency Management reported trees down in northern Harrison County near Pete Hickman Rd. Time estimated by radar.