A line of severe storms developed over the eastern Gulf of Mexico during the early morning hours as an area of low pressure moved across the Florida peninsula. The line moved onshore the Collier county coast early in the morning, producing a large swath of wind damage. Numerous additional reports of wind gusts 45 to 55 mph and minor tree damage were recorded along the east coast metro as the line moved eastwards and into the Atlantic. A storm surge was also recorded as the line made landfall along the Collier county coast.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 17-JAN-16 05:25:00 to 17-JAN-16 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (APF)NAPLES MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Naples Municipal Airport measured a gust to 82 mph (71kts).

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 17-JAN-16 05:25:00 to 17-JAN-16 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (APF)NAPLES MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherBug station at Naples Municipal Airport recorded a gust to 84 mph (73kts).

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 17-JAN-16 05:51:00 to 17-JAN-16 05:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: IMMOKALEE
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Gust to 79 mph (69kts) was recorded at the Seminole Tribe Reservation in Immokalee.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 17-JAN-16 05:21:00 to 17-JAN-16 05:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAPLES
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe storms moved onshore the Collier county coast, producing a 30 mile long, 2-4 mile swath of damage starting in the Naples area and ending in Immokalee.
As the line storms moved onshore, it beached several catamarans in the vicinity of Naples Pier. Extensive tree damage occurred around the Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Royal Harbor, and Olde Naples areas near the coast; including large uprooted trees and snapped tree trunks. As the line moved further inland, boat and dock damage occurred at the Port of Naples Marina, as well as damage to a nearby construction site. Extensive tree and minor outbuilding damage occurred in and near the Naples Zoo.
To the north, several planes were damaged at the Naples Municipal Airport along with extensive tree, shed, and outbuilding damage in the vicinity of the airport. Intermittent damage occurred as the line moved further east across I-75, with more concentrated damage in the northwest portions of Golden Gate City. In addition to tree damage, numerous street signs were downed along with fence damage. Just to the northeast in Golden Gate Estates, a significant area of concentrated damage occurred with dozen of very large trees, power lines and fences downed along with heavily damaged outbuildings. Sporadic damage occurred further northeast through Orange Tree. The last area of observed damage was in the Immokalee Seminole Indian Reservation where winds damaged fences, power lines, outbuildings, and trees.
Wind gusts throughout the area of damage were 70 to 90 mph, supported by nearby measured gusts.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 17-JAN-16 04:54:00 to 17-JAN-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Naples Fire Rescue and Police Departments reported approximately 1 foot of standing water and floating debris at the southern end of Gordon Drive. Up to 1.5 feet of standing water was also reported along 17th Ave South, east of 4th Street South, making the roads impassable. Water receded after 10 am EST. A few docks sustained minor damage in Marco Island during the same time frame. Starting time of event based on recorded surge at Naples Pier.
This event was likely associated with a meteotsunami, which is a rapid rise in ocean levels similar to that of a tsunami, but caused by meteorological forces. In this case, the squall line moving in from the Gulf of Mexico caused a localized surface pressure disturbance which traveled east with the line until reaching the coast.