A moist southerly flow developed over north Florida and southeast Georgia as several convective complexes developed ahead of cold front and upper level trough over the Florida Panhandle. A southwesterly low level jet advected deep moisture off the Gulf of Mexico. This when combined with significant upper level divergence associated with right rear quadrant of the upper jet provided strong large scale lift to support severe convection.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 12:35:00 to 05-APR-08 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trees were blown down at the intersection of State Road 100 and County Road with one tree down on a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 13:00:00 to 05-APR-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROES CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Marion County 911 Center reported downed trees along Highway 475 and Southeast 110th Street southwest of Belleview.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 13:00:00 to 05-APR-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Marion County Sheriffs Office received reports of trees down in Belleview.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 15:30:00 to 05-APR-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANTOS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Post Office

A Post Office employee reported a large tree fell on their house.

Lightning in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 13:05:00 to 05-APR-08 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLIARD
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck two homes and ignited two brush fires in central Nassau County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 16:45:00 to 05-APR-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLBORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Suwannee County fire rescue received reports of trees blown down in Wellborn.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 16:46:00 to 05-APR-08 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLBORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the Wellborn area.

Funnel Cloud in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 17:15:00 to 05-APR-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILCOX JCT
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was reported in the Fanning Springs area. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 17:15:00 to 05-APR-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in the vicinity of Trenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 17:37:00 to 05-APR-08 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in the vicinity of Newberry.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 17:37:00 to 05-APR-08 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST ALACHUA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported damage to the roof and siding of a house in the Stone Gate sub divison.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 14:00:00 to 05-APR-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATKA KAY ARKIN AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down along River Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 14:40:00 to 05-APR-08 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ST MARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported a tree down between Glen St Mary and MacClenny.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-08 17:50:00 to 05-APR-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage reported to trees along State Road 24.