sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A stationary front provided the focus for the development of slow moving heavy thunderstorms on the afternoon of September 8th 2023. The thunderstorms developed in an unstable environment with CAPE values of 3000-4000 J/kg and PWATs near 1.7 - 1.8 inches. These thunderstorms produced rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour with a total accumulation of 1-3 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 08-SEP-23 14:45:00 to 08-SEP-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORADELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple streets closed due to flooding in Paramus and in the vicinity.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 08-SEP-23 14:45:00 to 08-SEP-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple local road flooded with up to 2 feet of water.
Daytime heating and convergence along a surface trough led to an isolated thunderstorm that produced small hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-23 18:25:00 to 06-SEP-23 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: EISON XRDS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter SW of Whitmire near Hwy 66 and Kings Ln estimated wind speeds of 40 to 50 mph.  No damage reported. Time estimated.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-23 18:26:00 to 06-SEP-23 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITMIRE
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Public reported pea size hail in the town of Whitmire.  Time estimated.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-23 18:28:00 to 06-SEP-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITMIRE
Magnitude: 0.25 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported pea size hail SW of Whitmire.  Time estimated.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-23 18:25:00 to 06-SEP-23 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: EISON XRDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported nickel size hail SW of Whitmire near Hwy 66 and Kings Ln.  Time estimated.
The upper level ridge over northern Mexico into south Texas maintained the late summer heat wave across the region from the 7th through the 10th of the month. Heat index values generally ranged from 110 to 114 degrees over portions of the Coastal Bend.

Heat in INLAND CALHOUN COUNTY, TEXAS
From 07-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat in INLAND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 10-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 10-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.

Heat in INLAND KLEBERG COUNTY, TEXAS
From 07-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Excessive Heat in INLAND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-SEP-23 12:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 114 to 116 degrees.

Heat in INLAND KLEBERG COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 09-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.

Heat in INLAND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 07-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 07-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.

Heat in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 08-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Excessive Heat in INLAND NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-23 12:00:00 to 09-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 114 to 117 degrees.

Heat in INLAND KLEBERG COUNTY, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-23 12:00:00 to 09-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat in INLAND CALHOUN COUNTY, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-23 12:00:00 to 09-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.

Heat in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 09-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Afternoon heat index ranged from 110 to 112 degrees.
A continuation of above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall contributed to a deterioration of drought conditions across central Iowa. Severe Drought developed early in the month in portions of Dallas, Polk and Jasper counties.  This was an expansion of a much larger area of severe or worse drought conditions over a large portions of central Iowa.  Agricultural crops were mainly unaffected by this point in the season as many of the crops had already reached maturity. However, the drier conditions did hasten the dry down of crops with harvest in full swing by the end of the month.

Drought in DALLAS, IOWA
From 05-SEP-23 07:00:00 to 30-SEP-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions expanded into Dallas county in early September as above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation persisted into the month.

Drought in POLK, IOWA
From 05-SEP-23 07:00:00 to 30-SEP-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions expanded into Polk county in early September as above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation persisted into the month.

Drought in JASPER, IOWA
From 05-SEP-23 07:00:00 to 30-SEP-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions expanded into Jasper county in early September as above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation persisted into the month.
Many severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening across southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin. These thunderstorms developed within strong mid-level flow aloft as a trough passed across the Midwest and a cold front sagged into the region. Damaging wind gusts and large hail were observed with thunderstorms across the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-23 17:33:00 to 11-SEP-23 17:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power poles were reported snapped and outbuildings were severely damaged. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-23 18:16:00 to 11-SEP-23 18:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBBS IND ARPT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple power lines were blown down at the intersection of North Grimes and Cottonwood Lane. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 90 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-23 18:25:00 to 11-SEP-23 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was blown down at 611 Ave L. Time estimated from radar. Wind speeds were estimated to be 90 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-23 18:09:00 to 11-SEP-23 18:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CNM)CARLSBAD ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 11-SEP-23 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn was reported collapsed due to strong winds. Wind speeds are estimated to be approximately 90 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 11-SEP-23 18:02:00 to 11-SEP-23 18:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media pictures show store siding removed due to strong winds. Estimated wind speed is approximately 65 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.
The environment was prime for fair weather waterspouts across the southern half of Lake Michigan during the morning hours of September 13, 2023. A pocket of cooler air aloft and warmer water temperatures created unstable conditions over Lake Michigan, with lake breeze convergence and a weak surface trough over the lake providing a focused for showers and a few thunderstorms. Overall, 5 waterspouts were observed up and down the shoreline of Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Racine.

Waterspout in NORTH PT LT TO WIND PT WI, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 13-SEP-23 07:36:00 to 13-SEP-23 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH POINT LTHOUSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports from broadcast media and public. Waterspout offshore of downtown Milwaukee. Mature vortex with condensation funnel all the way to the water and spray around the base.

Waterspout in WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5NM OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 13-SEP-23 08:16:00 to 13-SEP-23 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RACINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple public reports. Waterspout offshore of North Bay. Mature Waterspout with
condensation funnel all the way to the water and spray around the base.

Waterspout in NORTH PT LT TO WIND PT WI, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 13-SEP-23 08:51:00 to 13-SEP-23 08:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK CREEK POWER PLANT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports of Waterspout near South Milwaukee near Grant Park Beach. Condensation funnel all the way to the water with spray around the base. Time estimated from radar.

Waterspout in PT WASHINGTON TO NORTH PT LT WI, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 13-SEP-23 06:45:00 to 13-SEP-23 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH POINT LTHOUSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports from broadcast media and public. Waterspout reported offshore of Shorewood. Mature Vortex with condensation funnel all the way to the water. Time estimated from Radar.

Waterspout in NORTH PT LT TO WIND PT WI, LAKE MICHIGAN
From 13-SEP-23 08:07:00 to 13-SEP-23 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUDAHY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports from broadcast media and the public. Waterspout offshore of Cudahy near Sheridan beach. Mature vortex with condensation funnel to water and spray around the base.
A mesoscale convective vortex (MCV) pushed across northwestern Pennsylvania and into New York state during the morning and afternoon hours of September 9, 2023. A broken line of showers and storms developed by late morning over the western highlands, and progressed eastward through the afternoon hours. Additional storms developed ahead of this broken line. This activity resulted in locally heavy rain and isolated wind damage.

Flood in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-SEP-23 16:30:00 to 09-SEP-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEPBURNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding of a small stream pushed water across a section of Beauty's Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-SEP-23 15:45:00 to 09-SEP-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees across Jacksonville Road east-northeast of Bellefonte.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-SEP-23 16:24:00 to 09-SEP-23 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLS MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires across Klump Road northeast of Balls Mills.

Thunderstorm Wind in SNYDER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-SEP-23 18:00:00 to 09-SEP-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT TREVORTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 70 mph knocked down multiple trees along with snapping off multiple large limbs with debris thrown around the area in Port Trevorton.

Flood in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-SEP-23 11:45:00 to 09-SEP-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMOKERUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Multiple rounds of downpours caused Muddy Run to leave it's banks in the vicinity of Smoke Run in Bigler Township, flooding one home.
A thunderstorm moving offshore produced a strong wind gust near Cape Canaveral.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-SEP-23 17:41:00 to 17-SEP-23 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Tower 0041 at Kennedy Space Center measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 45 knots.
Severe drought conditions developed across northwest Illinois including the Rockford area in early September.  A small area of extreme drought conditions developed near the Illinois and Wisconsin state line.  For the month of September, Rockford Airport measured 2.19 inches of rain which was 1.43 inches below normal.

Drought in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-23 00:00:00 to 26-SEP-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-23 00:00:00 to 26-SEP-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-23 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
West central Minnesota experienced unusual heat and humidity for early September. On September 3rd, the heat index at the Minnesota DOT mesonet station reached 107 degrees with the high temperature topping out at 100 degrees.

Excessive Heat in BIG STONE, MINNESOTA
From 03-SEP-23 12:00:00 to 03-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
With abnormal heat and humidity across the area for early September, isolated thunderstorms developed during the early morning hours. One of these storms generated a heat burst near the town of Redfield. The Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the Redfield airport recorded a wind gust of 57 mph, with the associated winds causing some roofing material to get blown off a trailer 4 miles south of Redfield. This heat burst also resulted in a temperature jump from 73 degrees to 84 degrees in just 20 minutes at the AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 04-SEP-23 02:20:00 to 04-SEP-23 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew building material off a trailer and scattered it across the property.
Isolated thunderstorms developed over the northwestern and central parts of Central Alabama during the afternoon of September 6th. One storm quickly developed over Walker County just after 3 pm, producing damage in the city of Jasper.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-SEP-23 14:34:00 to 06-SEP-23 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were uprooted, and power lines and poles were downed in the city of Jasper.
Scattered thunderstorms developed across parts of Central Alabama during the afternoon and evening hours on September 12th, producing tree damage in parts of Jefferson, St. Clair, and Randolph counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 12-SEP-23 13:45:00 to 12-SEP-23 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN MARTIN RES
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted along Lake Shore Drive and Valley View Road in the vicinity of Recreative Natives nursery.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 12-SEP-23 16:38:00 to 12-SEP-23 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEDOWEE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were uprooted along Highway 48 near Randolph County High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-SEP-23 18:45:00 to 12-SEP-23 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BHM)BIRMINGHAM ARPT
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 71 mph gust was measured at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport ASOS station (KBHM) at 7:46 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-SEP-23 18:55:00 to 12-SEP-23 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVICK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted along Floyd Bradford Road near Leeds.
Heat and humidity combined to yield 105���110-degree heat indices across portions central and southern Oklahoma during the afternoon/evening of the 23rd.

Heat in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 23-SEP-23 11:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet
High instability to the South of the CWA allowed for afternoon thunderstorm development across South GA. A few storms became severe outside the CWA, however 1 storm reached severe criteria south of Cordele. 1 hail was reported.

Hail in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 13-JUN-23 14:20:00 to 13-JUN-23 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARABI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

EM via law enforcement reported 1 inch hail in Arabi and surrounding locations. Spotters  also reported 1 inch hail just east along  I-75.
July 28 was a hot day as temperatures in southwest Iowa peaked in the low 90s. Dewpoint temperatures rose into the high 70s and low 80s. This resulted in heat index values that peaked above 120��.

Excessive Heat in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Council Bluffs AWOS had a heat index between 102�� and 108�� for about 4 hours. The sensor here has a known low bias and it was likely higher.

Excessive Heat in MONTGOMERY, IOWA
From 28-JUL-23 13:30:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Read Oak AWOS had a heat index at or above 110�� for approximately 6 hours. The peak heat index was 114��.

Excessive Heat in FREMONT, IOWA
From 28-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Shenandoah AWOS had a heat index at or above 110�� for approximately 6 hours. The peak heat index was 114��.

Excessive Heat in PAGE, IOWA
From 28-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Red Oak AWOS had a heat index at or above 110�� for approximately 5 hours. The peak heat index was 111��.

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, IOWA
From 28-JUL-23 12:00:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Harlan AWOS had a heat index at or above 110�� for approximately 5 hours. The peak heat index was 119��.
A thunderstorm with heavy rain caused almost an inch of rain to fall within 20 minutes to the east-southeast of Barnum. Minor flooding occurred. No damage was reported.

Flood in JOHNSON, WYOMING
From 04-JUN-23 13:00:00 to 04-JUN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BARNUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Two lightning-caused fires began on Black Mountain, 18 miles north of Safford, on July 29. Winds and complex terrain caused the fires to merge on July 30 to form the Treadway Fire. A total of 8400 acres were consumed before extreme fire behavior was tempered by firefighting efforts and rainfall on August 3. Fire suppression costs tallied nearly $1.4 million.

Wildfire in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 29-JUL-23 19:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two lightning-caused fires began on Black Mountain, 18 miles north of Safford, on July 29. Winds and complex terrain caused the fires to merge on July 30 to form the Treadway Fire. A total of 8400 acres were consumed before extreme fire behavior was tempered by firefighting efforts and rainfall on August 3. Fire suppression costs tallied nearly $1.4 million.
A wildfire began from lightning approximately three miles into the South San Juan Wilderness, 13 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Wildfire in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-AUG-23 09:01:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Quartz Ridge Fire started in early August from lightning in the South San Juan Wilderness, 13 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The fire grew to 2,850 acres before it was contained in late November.