A mesoscale convective vortex affected the forecast area during the afternoon hours of April 3rd.  This feature locally enhanced the wind profile and with a moderately unstable airmass in place, severe thunderstorms erupted over portions of northwest Florida and southwest Georgia.  One man was killed in Leon county when a tree fell on him.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:31:00 to 03-APR-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORCHARD POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto a pickup on the road near the intersection of North Meridian and Orchard Pond Road.  The driver escaped uninjured, but the pickup was destroyed.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:49:00 to 03-APR-12 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE IAMONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Meridian Hills Road and Buckhorn Drive.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Hail in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:59:00 to 03-APR-12 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICCOSUKEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Dime to quarter sized hail covered a yard near Moccasin Gap and Miccosukee Road.  The report was relayed by WCTV.

Hail in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 15:03:00 to 03-APR-12 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICCOSUKEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported at 14000 Moccasin Gap Road in Miccosukee.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 15:08:00 to 03-APR-12 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PISGAH CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Centerville Road and Treasure Oaks.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 15:19:00 to 03-APR-12 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Miccosukee Road and Baum Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 15:22:00 to 03-APR-12 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Chemonie Plantation near Miccosukee Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 13:59:00 to 03-APR-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TLH)TALLAHASSEE RGNL ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tallahassee Regional Airport measured a wind gust of 256/54 knots at 2:59 pm EDT and a wind gust of 274/52 knots at 3:00 pm EDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:14:00 to 03-APR-12 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Kendall Drive.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:21:00 to 03-APR-12 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY AIRPORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Jackson Cove Road and Old Bainbridge, including a large, 6 foot diameter tree.  A man working outside in his yard was hit by a falling tree and later died on April 6th due to his injuries.  Several power outages also occurred as a result of the downed trees.  A tree also fell on a resident's vehicle as well as a house.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:21:00 to 03-APR-12 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY AIRPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down blocking Old Bainbridge road near the intersection of Bryant Street.  Pea sized hail was also reported in the area.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:22:00 to 03-APR-12 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY AIRPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Old Bainbridge and Valley Farm Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:30:00 to 03-APR-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Old Bainbridge Road in Gadsden county near the county border.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:31:00 to 03-APR-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Kinhega Drive near Thomasville Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:17:00 to 03-APR-12 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Betton and Marion Ave near Lake Winthrop Park.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-APR-12 14:49:00 to 03-APR-12 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: IAMONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in the County Road 12 area of Gallien Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.