A line of showers and thunderstorms moving ahead of a cold front spawned two tornadoes and produced some damaging winds across the Tampa Bay area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 07:55:00 to 14-APR-09 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORAL CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down across the city.

Tornado in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 07:28:00 to 14-APR-09 07:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARPON SPRINGS COMPS SITE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage included a collapsed and destroyed barn, a green house that could not be found, fence damage, and tree limbs down. Winds were estimated at 80mph.

Tornado in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 07:29:00 to 14-APR-09 07:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLIDAY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 240.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

There were 50 homes with light damage, and seven homes with moderate or greater damage. Several tree trunks were snapped, some half-way up the trunk, and several trees were uprooted. One business had minor roof damage with awnings and a fence destroyed. The damage path was narrow and not continuous. Winds were estimated at 95mph.

Tornado in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 08:00:00 to 14-APR-09 08:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESLEY CHAPEL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage occurred to six homes. A pool cage was destroyed, a small part of roof decking was uplifted, shingles were stripped off of a roof, vinyl siding was ripped off of a house, trees and fences were downed, and an SUV was overturned. Winds were estimated at 80mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 07:23:00 to 14-APR-09 07:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARPON SPRINGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and power lines were downed in North Tarpon Springs.

Lightning in MANATEE, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 11:25:00 to 14-APR-09 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMA SOLA
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck the roof of a house causing a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 07:48:00 to 14-APR-09 07:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE FERN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 68mph wind gust on their home weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 08:06:00 to 14-APR-09 08:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEPHYRHILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power lines were down in Zephyrhills and Lake Bernadette.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 07:15:00 to 14-APR-09 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUTTONS SPUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed in a wooded area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 14-APR-09 07:50:00 to 14-APR-09 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: INVERNESS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down across the city.