An increasingly moist and unstable airmass combined with upper level energy in advance of a remnant MCS complex over Georgia spawned scattered severe storms across the forecast area during the afternoon and evening. Precipitable water values were 1.87 inches on the 12Z Jacksonville sounding with modified surface based CAPEs around 3500 J/kg and lifted indcies of -8 to -9 degrees Celcius.  In addition, 500 mb temperatures cooled to -9 degrees Celcius.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 17:15:00 to 22-JUL-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN COVE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several large oak trees blown down. Once was 18 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 17:47:00 to 22-JUL-08 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUWANNEE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Trees were blown down and one home had lightning damage. The extent of damage was unknown.

Lightning in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 16:24:00 to 22-JUL-08 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT CAROLINE SHRS
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A lightning strike hit a home in the Hidden Hills subdivision. The strike caused a damaging house fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds blew down a tree across Shirley Drive near Callahan.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county road department reported trees and power lines were blown down along Four-acre Road near Callahan. The time of damage was based on radar imagery.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 14:27:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE NORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Gainesville ASOS measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN COVE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at the Magnolia Point Country Club subdivision. Power outages were also reported to last for several hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and bushes were uprooted by thunderstorm winds along Amelia Concourse.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A large tree was blown down along Littleberry Lane near Fernandina Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 17:40:00 to 22-JUL-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIXSFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The city road department reported trees were blown down along County Road 795 and 54th Street north of Live Oak.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-08 17:07:00 to 22-JUL-08 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in White Springs.