A strong upper level trough of low pressure moved across South Florida and produced numerous strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIALEAH GARDENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public estimated wind gusts to 60 mph in Doral.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIALEAH GARDENS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were down and window screens blown out in Balmoral Estates and Doral Isles in Doral. Winds were estimated 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:17:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIALEAH GARDENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty meteorologist reported at least two trees snapped near the Eugenia B. Thomas School in Doral.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET WATER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported large trees uprooted and lightpole downed in the area of NW 41 ST and NW 58 streets between NW 95 Ave and NW 113 Ave in Doral.

Hail in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:20:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of Palmetto Expressway and Doral Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 15:35:00 to 18-MAY-12 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLEM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager for Hendry County reported a severe thunderstorm snapped several trees and downed at least 6 powerline poles near the intersection of old U.S. Highway 27 and Hookers Point Road east of Clewiston.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:00:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET WATER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were snapped and broken off in a two-square-block area near the intersection of SW 8th Street and SW 142th Avenue, resulting from a downburst associated with a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:10:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIALEAH GARDENS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty meteorologist reported trees downed near the intersection of NW 64th Street and NW 114th Avenue in Doral.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:10:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET WATER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tree down near the intersection of SW 8th Street and SW 139th Avenue.

Hail in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:13:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIALEAH GARDENS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported at Eugenia B. Thomas School in Doral.

Hail in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:14:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO BEACH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported quarter sized hail to almost half dollar size along with estimated wind gusts of 35-45 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIALEAH GARDENS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A member of the public estimated wind gusts up to 70 mph near the intersection of NW 58th Street and NW 107th Avenue in Doral.

Hail in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 to 18-MAY-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET WATER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail slightly larger than a quarter was reported near the intersection of NW 41st Street and NW 107th Avenue in Doral.