An unusually strong jet stream aided development of an intense squall line which moved rapidly across east central Florida during the evening of January 22. Several thunderstorms developed ahead of the main squall line and became severe, as well as other storms within the squall line itself. Reports of quarter sized hail, wind gusts over 60 mph and funnel clouds were received. A localized area of tree damage also occurred.

Hail in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 18:48:00 to 22-JAN-17 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo provided via Twitter showed quarter sized hail fell in Leesburg during passage of an isolated severe thunderstorm ahead of a strong squall line.

Hail in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 18:52:00 to 22-JAN-17 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAVARES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo re-tweeted via Twitter by broadcast media showed dime to quarter size hail fell in Tavares during passage of an isolated severe thunderstorm ahead of a strong squall line.

Funnel Cloud in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:13:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONA VISTA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter observed a funnel cloud near Cassia, moving northeast. The funnel cloud dissipated about 5 minutes after first being observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:11:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SFB)SANFORD ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Sanford Airport (KSFB) ASOS recorded wind gusts to 61 mph from the south-southwest as a severe thunderstorm crossed the airfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:47:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The New Smyrna Beach Airport (KEVB) AWOS observed winds of 62 mph as a severe thunderstorm within a squall line crossed the airfield.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:56:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSMOOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter observed nickel-sized hail at Hacienda Del Rio near Edgewater.

Funnel Cloud in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 22:20:00 to 22-JAN-17 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST EAUGALLIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter observed a funnel cloud near Lake Washington Road in Melbourne.

Hail in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND IS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter in Grand Island observed quarter-sized hail falling as an isolated severe thunderstorm moved rapidly northeast across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 22-JAN-17 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FATIO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter provided photos of wind damage which occurred to trees near the intersection of State Road 44 and S. Ridgewood Road in Deland. The photos of damage to multiple large limbs and several small trees suggested winds near 60 mph.