A ridge of high pressure north of Florida led to moderate easterly gradient flow and a sea breeze convergence along the western half of the Florida peninsula. Scattered thunderstorms developed, producing hail and damaging wind gusts throughout the area.

Hail in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 13:05:00 to 25-MAY-14 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL BEACH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of nickel sized hail was received from the public near Palm Harbor.

Hail in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-14 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENNON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Levy County Department of Public Safety sent pictures of mostly quarter sized hail on the ground near Bronson, with a few ping pong sized hailstones mixed in.

Hail in MANATEE, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-14 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel sized hail falling near Bradenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 14:55:00 to 25-MAY-14 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMOSASSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports were received of multiple trees knocked down near Homosassa.

Hail in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 15:00:00 to 25-MAY-14 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHASSAHOWITZKA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures were posted on social media sites of half dollar sized hail near Sugarmill Woods and Homosassa.  Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 15:58:00 to 25-MAY-14 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEKI WACHEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hernando County Sheriff's Office reported two trees down at Highpoint Boulevard and Eldorado Avenue, just north of State Road 50. Time was estimated radar.

Hail in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 14:03:00 to 25-MAY-14 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASARYKTOWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures were posted to social media sites of hail up to the size of half dollars.

Hail in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 14:03:00 to 25-MAY-14 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOYCE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures were received of quarter to half dollar sized hail near East Linden Estates along County Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 17:20:00 to 25-MAY-14 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE PARK ESTATES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office relayed reports of a large limb falling down and knocking out a power line near Dale Mabry Avenue and West Kirby Street.  Additionally, a power pole and lines were knocked down near near North Clark Avenue and Pinecrest Manor Boulevard. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 16:05:00 to 25-MAY-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A SKYWARN spotter reported an oak tree was knocked down at Webster Apartments, though it appeared to have a shallow root system.

Hail in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 25-MAY-14 17:19:00 to 25-MAY-14 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARPON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media reports were received of nickel sized hail near Westchase.