An upper-level trough crossed east-central Florida and increased instability. This combined with abundant moisture and boundary collisions produced severe storms and areas of damage across Brevard County, as well isolated wind damage near Apopka and Okeechobee. Several funnel clouds and small hail were also observed during the episode.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 16:30:00 to 21-AUG-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COCOA BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large plate glass window was blown in on Banana River Boulevard in Cocoa Beach as a severe thunderstorm moved through. A screen was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 14:05:00 to 21-AUG-12 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

U.S. Air Force Wind Tower 300 at the Kennedy Space Center measured a 54 kt/62 mph wind gust as a thunderstorm moved through.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 14:22:00 to 21-AUG-12 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSMOOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed penny sized hail north of Mims.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 15:50:00 to 21-AUG-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNE PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen recorded a 55 kt/63 mph wind gust on their handheld instrument during a thunderstorm in Palm Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 to 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNE PARK
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station AR717 near Malabar measured a 68 kt/78 mph wind gust as a severe thunderstorm moved overhead.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 to 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELBOURNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home on Duke Street in Melbourne lost its roof as a thunderstorm moved by producing severe winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 to 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Windows were cracked and signs blown over in a muffler shop located at Babcock Street and Lake in the Woods Drive in Palm Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 16:01:00 to 21-AUG-12 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The roofs of several carports were blown down at the Malabar Lakes Apartments.

Funnel Cloud in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 16:05:00 to 21-AUG-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (COF)PATRICK AFB
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

An off-duty weather officer from Patrick Air Force Base observed a funnel cloud over the Pineda Causeway in Melbourne.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 15:54:00 to 21-AUG-12 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was knocked down into the road at the intersection of Troutman Blvd. and Port Malabar Blvd. southwest of Palm Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 15:36:00 to 21-AUG-12 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH OKEECHOBEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several wooden power poles to the northeast of Okeechobee, near 7200 U.S. Highway 441 North, were tilted by severe thunderstorm winds, with the two poles experiencing broken cross members. While a funnel cloud was reported in the area (see separate event), the wind damage appeared to be due to straight line winds.

Funnel Cloud in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 15:40:00 to 21-AUG-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH OKEECHOBEE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue relayed a public report of a funnel cloud near Okeechobee.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 13:59:00 to 21-AUG-12 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: TITUSVILLE BEACH
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The NASA Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center recorded a wind gust of 59 kts/68 mph during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 14:30:00 to 21-AUG-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree weighing several thousand pounds was uprooted near Apopka as a storm on the leading edge of a larger line intensified and became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 to 21-AUG-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNE PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Debris during a 56 kt/64 mph wind gust hit and damaged the body of a police cruiser near Palm Bay.