A strong upper level trough moved across a moist and unstable air mass. Strong to severe storms initiated along the sea breezes. Bulk shear increased to around 30 knots and strong upper level diffluence was in place.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 09:48:00 to 20-MAY-16 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WHITE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Fort White. The time was based on radar. Cost of damage unknown but estimated for inclusion of the event in StormData.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 10:23:00 to 20-MAY-16 10:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down near Business Point Drive and Sisters Welcome Drive. The time of damage was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 10:25:00 to 20-MAY-16 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down near County Road 241 and State Road 238. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 10:25:00 to 20-MAY-16 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down near Washington Street and Bascom Norris Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:03:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAIFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down onto a power line on State Road 16 east of State Road 121.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:00:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITRA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down in Citra. Time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:00:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in Summerfield. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:03:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER SPGS AIRPARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down in Silver Springs. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:54:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATKA KAY ARKIN AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near North Moody Road and Stillwell Avenue. The time of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:55:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:54:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near Husson and Cecille Avenue.

Lightning in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:50:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE HGTS
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires were blown due to lightning striking a tree near Hipps Road. The cost of damage was estimated but unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 09:40:00 to 20-MAY-16 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree and power line damage occurred across the county as a squall line of storms moved west to east across the area during the late morning. Most of the damage occurred within the Live Oak city limits, Brandford and O'Brien. Most fallen trees that were reported caused road blockages.

Tornado in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:25:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE WEST
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The University of Florida Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Team conducted a storm survey. Their findings were used by the NWS to define this event. A weak EF0 tornado tracked across the UF Campus which caused damage to mainly trees, other vegetation and minimal structural damage. No injuries were reported. The Student Recreation Center pool area of campus had the most damage which included a corrugated metal roof panels blown off, pool lounge chairs blown up against a fence, and a total of six trees down across campus. A broken window due to debris was reported at Sisler Hall. The trees damaged included pine and oak trees between 18-32 inches in diameter. A wind research time estimated winds of 64-85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-16 11:00:00 to 20-MAY-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down in Ocala. The time of damage was based on radar.