Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front and produced wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 15:36:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGLIN AFB
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 70 mph caused structural damage to both Edge Elementary School and an Okaloosa County School district building.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 15:20:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Winds estimated at 70 mph downed several trees in the road with one falling on a home. A fence was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 15:35:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGLIN AFB
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 15:34:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALIMAR
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm moved across Okaloosa Island and Destin, which produced areas of straight line wind damage along and near U.S. Highway 98. Several building were damaged in and around Destin with significant roof damage to a few condos and businesses. An EMS vehicle was damaged on Okaloosa Island with one injury. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Three gas stations pumps were blown over at a gas station in Destin. There were two wind measurements at Okaloosa Pier and on Choctawhatchee Bay that recorded wind gusts of 87 mph. Several land based stations recorded wind gusts in excess of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 15:34:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICEVILLE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm moved across Niceville and produced a corridor of straight line wind damage from winds of 70-90 mph from near the intersection of Highway 85 and Lewis Street to near Mile Marker 12 on Highway 293. Numerous trees and power lines were downed along the path with some landing on vehicles. Several downed trees caused damage to homes in the area. A church suffered roof damage and some damage to brick facade.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 14:24:00 to 07-FEB-17 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 70 mph downed a tree on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 15:39:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTIN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured from a weatherflow station.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 15:35:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTVIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Lightning in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 07-FEB-17 16:53:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF BREEZE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lightning strike resulted in smoke damage.