High pressure remained north of the area keeping east to southeast winds in place across the area. An upper level low moved over the state during this time, lowering 500mb temperatures to -9 to -10 degrees Celsius and allowing for numerous hail events with afternoon sea breeze thunderstorms.

Hail in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 09-JUN-08 15:20:00 to 09-JUN-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUTZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A visiting SKYWARN spotter from Iowa reported penny sized hail near the Dale Mabry Highway.

Hail in CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
From 09-JUN-08 15:45:00 to 09-JUN-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny to nickel sized hail near Port Charlotte.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEE, FLORIDA
From 11-JUN-08 17:23:00 to 11-JUN-08 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAUCHULA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few small trees were blown down and a few power poles were damaged. No damage occurred to near-by mobile homes.

Hail in HARDEE, FLORIDA
From 11-JUN-08 17:43:00 to 11-JUN-08 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZOLFO SPRINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel size hail in Zolfo Springs.

Hail in DE SOTO, FLORIDA
From 11-JUN-08 18:48:00 to 11-JUN-08 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HULL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball size hail near Nocatee.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, FLORIDA
From 09-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 09-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOCA GRANDE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home weather station measured a 65mph wind gust. Power lines were blown down along 4th Street.

Hail in HARDEE, FLORIDA
From 11-JUN-08 17:19:00 to 11-JUN-08 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAUCHULA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported nickel size hail occurring near Wauchula.

Hail in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 09-JUN-08 16:25:00 to 09-JUN-08 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST PETE A WHITTED AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of nickel to quarter sized hail throughout downtown St. Petersburg. A couple of car windows were knocked out from the hail along State Road 595.

Lightning in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 09-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 09-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSTEIN
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Duck Key Court in Carrollwood causing a two-alarm attic fire.

Hail in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 10-JUN-08 12:25:00 to 10-JUN-08 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel sized hail near Williston.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 10-JUN-08 12:20:00 to 10-JUN-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE SINK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported several trees down on power lines near NW 10th Avenue and NW 130th Street.

Hail in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 10-JUN-08 13:00:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny sized hail in Williston.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 10-JUN-08 13:25:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported the roof blown off of his carport, an iron fence blown over, and several trees and powerlines down in the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, FLORIDA
From 11-JUN-08 18:48:00 to 11-JUN-08 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HULL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several power lines and large branches blown down. A dog house and heavy wooden chairs were blown hundreds of yards through a pasture.

Lightning in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 09-JUN-08 16:00:00 to 09-JUN-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAFETY HARBOR
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning hit the railroad crossing at State Road 590 and McMullen Booth Road, causing the crossing's arms to lock in the down position.