An unusually strong upper level trough and area of low pressure moved across the southeast states during the Feb 23-24 period, bringing with it numerous reports of wind damage. The low level jet was particularly strong with very strong 0-1 km shear values in excess of 60 knots. The 0-1 km helicity values were in excess of 1000 m2/s2 in some areas with CAPE values around 500 j/kg. There were a total of 11 tornadoes across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia, including 9 EF1 tornadoes and 2 EF0 tornadoes.  However, no tornadoes were reported in the WFO Tallahassee portion of the Florida panhandle.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 03:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTHROP PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down at Doomar Dr and Miccosukee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 03:16:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICCOSUKEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A power line was blown down just east of Veterans Memorial Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 03:08:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: KLEMAN PLAZA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down near the entrance to the Wade Wehunt Pool in Myers Park.  This report was received via Twitter from the Tallahassee Parks and Recreation.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 03:07:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down onto a power line at Mabry St and Bell Vue Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto a residence in the Cottondale area.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 00:20:00 to 24-FEB-16 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down across the road near the intersection of Blue Spring Road and Calhoun Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:55:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Youngstown area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:35:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Panama City area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:30:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACOB CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Highway 162.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:31:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Frankford Ave and West Beach Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in Washington county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:30:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILTMORE BEACH
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 60 mph was measured at Wunderground site KFLPANAM37.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:15:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down in Graceville Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 22:50:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were scattered reports of trees blown down across Holmes county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 22:35:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE FUNIAK SPRINGS ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Funnel Cloud in BAY, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:28:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A funnel cloud was visible on the Schooners web cam in Panama City Beach for a brief time.

Hail in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 22:43:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE FUNIAK SPRINGS ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 22:30:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE FUNIAK SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 21:15:00 to 23-FEB-16 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down near the intersection of Highway 331 and County Road 1084.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 03:31:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING CREEK
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 73 mph was measured by wunderground site KFLCRAWF16.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 05:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on I-10 near mile marker 265.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 04:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JARROTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A pine tree was blown down onto Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-16 23:00:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONIFAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Highway 79 was closed due to down power lines on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 04:05:00 to 24-FEB-16 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and blocked the northbound lane near the intersection of Highway 221 and Highway 8 south of Greenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 03:34:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down at Chinkook Trail and MLK Jr Memorial Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 24-FEB-16 03:20:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Shell Point Road and Spring Creek Highway.