sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
The dome of high pressure that just sat over the southern third of the nation finally started to relent in early July, but not before providing a hot to very hot start to the month across the eastern portions of the Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas.

Heat in CAMERON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 09:53:00 to 01-JUL-23 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Brownsville-South Padre International ASOS reported a heat index of 111 by 10:53 AM CDT, with 111 or higher values persisting until approximately 2:53 PM CDT on July 1st.

Heat in BROOKS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 15:55:00 to 01-JUL-23 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Brooks County Airport AWOS reported a heat index of 111 by 4:55 PM CDT, with 111 or higher values persisting until approximately 6:15 PM CDT on July 1st.

Heat in NORTHERN HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 11:55:00 to 01-JUL-23 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

It is reasonable to infer that Northern Hidalgo County reached Heat criteria due to readings at the McAllen-Miller International Airport, South Texas International Airport, and Brooks County Airport, all of which reached criteria on July 1st.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 11:55:00 to 01-JUL-23 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The McAllen-Miller International Airport ASOS station (KMFE) recorded heat indices reaching or exceeding 116 degrees between 2:53PM CDT and 4:53PM CDT the afternoon of July 1st. The South Texas International Airport AWOS station (KEBG) recorded heat indices reaching or exceeding 116 degrees between 12:55PM CDT and 3:35PM CDT. Each of these values and durations meets the local excessive heat criteria.
A severe thunderstorm developed just northwest of Rapid City and slowly drifted north and east through portions of the Rapid City, Black Hawk, and Summerset areas; producing hail around quarter size and heavy rain. Brief heavy rain and large amounts of small hail blocked storm drains and caused minor flooding across parts of Rapid City, with elevated stream levels on Rapid Creek east of Rapid City.

Hail in MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-MAY-23 12:13:00 to 17-MAY-23 12:13:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK HAWK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-MAY-23 12:31:00 to 17-MAY-23 12:31:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK HAWK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in PENNINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-MAY-23 12:45:00 to 17-MAY-23 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HISEGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Drifts of small hail blocked storm drains; causing minor flooding of roads, yards, and fields from Chapel Valley and the west Rapid City area to Rapid Valley.

Hail in PENNINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-MAY-23 11:50:00 to 17-MAY-23 11:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: RAPID CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A severe thunderstorm flipped over planes at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSCEOLA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-23 13:35:00 to 05-JUL-23 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KISSIMMEE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported passed on from Florida Department of Emergency Management of two planes flipped over at Kissimmee Gateway Airport due to high wind gusts, causing a fuel spill. Time estimated via radar.
Strong thunderstorms pushing offshore produced strong wind gusts along the Brevard and Indian River coasts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-JUL-23 15:03:00 to 07-JUL-23 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERO BEACH
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Vero Beach Regional Airport KVRB ASOS measured a 41 knot wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-JUL-23 13:07:00 to 07-JUL-23 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELBOURNE
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Melbourne International Airport KMLB ASOS measured a 34 knot wind gust at 13:07. Then, later measured a 38 knot wind gust at 13:13.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-JUL-23 15:13:00 to 07-JUL-23 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERO BEACH
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Vero Beach Regional Airport KVRB ASOS measured a 38 knot wind gust from the southwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 07-JUL-23 13:05:00 to 07-JUL-23 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SATELLITE BEACH
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Patrick Space Force Base KCOF measured a 34 knot wind gust.
A man drowned in a rip current in Wilbur-by-the-Sea a female companion was able to escape uninjured.

Rip Current in COASTAL VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 15-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 15-JUL-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Volusia County Beach Safety reported a 37 year-old male and a female companion from out of state were caught in a rip current around 4pm. The female was able to return to shore and call for help. Beach safety personnel recovered the victim from beyond the sandbar. He was then transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased. The incident occurred at an unguarded section of the beach.
Thunderstorms moving offshore produced strong wind gusts from Cape Canaveral to Melbourne.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 16-JUL-23 13:02:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The NASA Shuttle Landing Facility TTS AWOS measured a 37 knot wind gust from the northwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 16-JUL-23 13:05:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

USSF wind tower 0412 measured a 34 knot wind gust from the northwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 16-JUL-23 13:23:00 to 16-JUL-23 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weatherflow site XCCB in the Banana River at 520 measured a 37 knot wind gust from the northwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 16-JUL-23 14:02:00 to 16-JUL-23 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELBOURNE
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Melbourne International Airport MLB ASOS measured a 38 knot wind gust from the west-northwest at 1402 LST. Then, the wind gusts peaked at 42 knots at 1416 LST.
Thunderstorms moving offshore produced strong wind gusts along the Brevard and Treasure Coasts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-JUL-23 13:39:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELBOURNE
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Melbourne International Airport MLB ASOS measured a 41 knot wind gust from the northwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-JUL-23 14:08:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICCO
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weatherflow station XMBI Melbourne Barrier Island measured a 39 knot wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-JUL-23 14:20:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow site at the House of Refuge measured a 38 know wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-JUL-23 12:55:00 to 17-JUL-23 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

USSF wind tower 0805 measured a 37 knot wind gust from the west.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-JUL-23 13:15:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

USSF wind tower 0403 measured a 37 knot wind gust from the west.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-JUL-23 13:25:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

USSF wind tower 0001 measured a 40 knot wind gust.
The heat wave episode over south Texas during the month of June lingered into the first few days of July. Heat index values ranged from 110 to 120 degrees over portions of the Coastal Bend and in the Brush Country on the 1st and for Independence Day.

Heat in COASTAL NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values were around 110 degrees.

Heat in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.

Heat in WEBB, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.

Excessive Heat in INLAND KLEBERG COUNTY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values ranged from 115 to 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in INLAND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-23 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values ranged from 114 to 116 degrees.

Heat in COASTAL NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-23 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.

Heat in INLAND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-23 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.

Heat in INLAND KLEBERG COUNTY, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-23 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat index values ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the evening hours in a warm and humid airmass. The thunderstorms persisted into the overnight hours.

Flash Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 27-JUL-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROACHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Morrow-Woodville Road was closed west of Ghiels Carroll Road due to rushing water.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 17:04:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOND HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees and wires were downed, including one tree that fell onto a car.

Flash Flood in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT RUN FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water rose half way up the side of a vehicle.

Flash Flood in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was flowing into some apartments.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were downed, including two that fell onto parked cars.

Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 27-JUL-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUBBS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Stubbs Mills Road was closed north of U.S. 22 due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 21:09:00 to 27-JUL-23 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large limbs were downed along Werk Road.

Flood in BROWN, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 22:00:00 to 27-JUL-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAHLSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was reported on several roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 27-JUL-23 15:18:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROACHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Morrow-Blackhawk Road was closed due to a few downed trees.
Scattered thunderstorms developed across inland portions of southeast Georgia in the early evening hours near a surface trough. These thunderstorms moved toward the coast and produced damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 19-JUL-23 18:22:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEIGLER
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Screven County dispatch reported a tree down along Old Ogeechee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 19-JUL-23 18:46:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPITOLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Screven County dispatch reported a tree down along Dorsey Clark Road.
A line of thunderstorms developed during the evening along an inland trough. This line of storms then tracked toward the coast and producing a few instances of damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 20:23:00 to 20-JUL-23 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Screven County dispatch reported a tree down along the 1700 block of Waynesboro Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 20:34:00 to 20-JUL-23 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Screven County dispatch reported a tree down along Waters Station Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 20:47:00 to 20-JUL-23 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Candler County dispatch reported a tree down along North Trapnell Street near Washington Street.
A line of thunderstorms developed during the evening along an inland trough. This line of storms then tracked toward the coast and producing damaging wind gusts along the way.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:40:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORCHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dorchester County Emergency Management reported a downed tree and power lines which fell in the roadway at the intersection of Wire Road and Zion Road. Two vehicles collided with the downed tree and one person was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:24:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dorchester County dispatch reported a tree down along Highway 15 near Cherry Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:35:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRIGGER XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Colleton County Emergency Management reported a tree down and blocking one lane near the intersection of Round O Road and Wesley Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:35:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTAGEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Colleton County Emergency Management reported a tree down in the 600 block of Round O Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:02:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Colleton County dispatch reported a tree down along Bells Highway at Confederate Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:15:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDESVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Berkeley County dispatch reported a large tree limb down along Highway 402 at Rectory Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:33:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Colleton County Emergency Management reported trees down in the 4200 and the 6000 block of Charleston Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-23 21:33:00 to 20-JUL-23 21:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTAGEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Colleton County Emergency Management reported a tree down along the 22000 block of Augusta Highway.
The lack of rain throughout the beginning of the year yielded severe drought conditions across St. Thomas and Extreme Drought Conditions for St. Croix. The wells were being depleted of water, causing stress to vegetation, including agriculture. Additionally, a significant fire was reported in St. Croix.

Drought in ST. THOMAS / ST. JOHN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 01-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 00:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe Drought (D2) conditions is reported by the Drought Monitor for St. Thomas. The water levels as the wells continue to decrease, while impacts on vegetation and agriculture is significant. A fire ban continues for the territory.

Drought in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 01-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 00:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme Drought (D3) conditions is reported by the Drought Monitor for St. Croix. The water levels as the wells continue to decrease, while impacts on vegetation and agriculture is significant. A significant fire was reported on Frederiksted Agricultural Land. A fire ban continues for the territory.
A brief period of strong winds occurred near Arlington during the evening of 10/26.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 26-OCT-23 16:36:00 to 26-OCT-23 20:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A peak wind gust to 61 MPH was observed at the Cooper Cove WYDOT sensor (WY24), 7 miles ESE of Arlington. Multiple sensors recorded wind gusts to 55+ MPH.
The passage of a strong cold front with rapid pressure rises behind the front resulted in high wind gusts across portions of the Billings Forecast Area.

High Wind in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 17-OCT-23 13:39:00 to 17-OCT-23 13:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted up to 63 mph across the area.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 17-OCT-23 13:22:00 to 17-OCT-23 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted between 58 and 61 mph across the area.

High Wind in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 17-OCT-23 14:35:00 to 17-OCT-23 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 58 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 17-OCT-23 15:00:00 to 17-OCT-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 59 mph just north of Raplje.

High Wind in SOUTHWESTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 17-OCT-23 15:15:00 to 17-OCT-23 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusted between 58 and 65 mph across the area.

High Wind in CARTER, MONTANA
From 17-OCT-23 22:00:00 to 17-OCT-23 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted up to 62 mph across the Capital area.
As a 1030s millibar high pressure cell settled across the Colorado Front Range, a cold airmass (with Canadian origin) spread across the Central and Southern Plains. The first freeze of the fall/winter season was noted for most locations across western-north Texas during predawn hours of the 31st.

Frost/Freeze in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 31-OCT-23 04:45:00 to 31-OCT-23 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Wichita Falls/Sheppard Air Force Base (KSPS) observation.

Frost/Freeze in ARCHER, TEXAS
From 31-OCT-23 02:55:00 to 31-OCT-23 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KCWC) observation.

Frost/Freeze in CLAY, TEXAS
From 31-OCT-23 02:55:00 to 31-OCT-23 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KCWC) observation.

Frost/Freeze in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 31-OCT-23 04:15:00 to 31-OCT-23 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Vernon/Wilbarger County Airport (KF05) observation.
Strong low pressure spread a tight pressure gradient over the region. Within a band of thunderstorms rotating northward ahead of a strong upper-level low pressure area, an isolated enhancement in the storms allowed strong winds aloft to reach the surface.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 12-OCT-23 18:30:00 to 12-OCT-23 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a powerline in Newcastle.
Below normal rainfall combined with a period of unseasonably warm, dry conditions across the region from late October through early November set the stage for a significant wildfire in northern Bedford county - the Matts Creek Wildfire.
The fire was first discovered on the evening of November 12th and grew quickly. At its peak, the fire burned 11,020 acres of land, mostly owned by the U.S. Forest Service and believed to have been human-caused. Suppression and rehabilitation costs were over $5 million dollars. There were no structures lost and no injuries or deaths from this wildfire. A significant amount of smoke generated from this fire resulted in school closings and temporarily closed some nearby roads.

Wildfire in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-NOV-23 18:13:00 to 28-NOV-23 11:04:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Matts Creek Wildfire burned for at least 15 days and affected mainly the James River Face Wilderness area burning 11,020 acres of mostly federal land. While no structures were damaged, suppression and rehabilitation costs were $5,051,716. There were no direct injuries or fatalities, however, dense smoke generated from this fire resulted in several school closings and temporarily closed some nearby roads.