A line of strong and fast moving thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front moving southeast through the Florida Peninsula. Breezy gradient winds were compounded by stronger thunderstorm wind gusts, some of which caused minor damage. Additionally, the persistent gradient winds caused minor coastal flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 20:06:00 to 22-JAN-17 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD PORT TAMPA PORTS SITE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The PORTS site at Old Port Tampa recorded a 51 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 17:40:00 to 22-JAN-17 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PORT RICHEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pasco County Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down around Holiday, New Port Richey, and Hudson associated with a strong thunderstorm ahead of the squall line. Several structures also sustained minor damage. Most of the damage involved car ports or metal roofing being removed or loosened, and one home in New Port Richey had a large branch break through a window.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:16:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLIDAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that multiple trees were down near US19 and Flora Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 18:05:00 to 22-JAN-17 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of a 1.5 foot diameter tree knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 18:50:00 to 22-JAN-17 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANGO HILLS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of pool screen and fence damage near Seffner.

Strong Wind in INLAND PASCO, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 11:45:00 to 22-JAN-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds ahead of the squall lines caused roof damage and awning damage to 3 mobile homes around Zephyrhills.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL PASCO, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported over US 19 in Hudson, peaking at about 2 feet above the high tide.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 18:30:00 to 22-JAN-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large oak tree was knocked down and fell on a house in Holder. The home owner sustained minor injuries and refused transportation to a hospital. Additionally, downed power lines sparked a 50 acre brush fire near Crystal River.

Thunderstorm Wind in MANATEE, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:45:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused a path of damage with roofs and lanais damaged in three different mobile home parks around 53rd Avenue West and 14th Street West in Bradenton, and a tree knocked over farther to the northeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:17:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSONIA
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported 2 mobile homes sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 19:30:00 to 22-JAN-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported multiple trees down and in the road near intersection of North Hercules Avenue and Ridgewood Dr.

Coastal Flood in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was observed to have risen 2.1 feet above the predicted high tide at Clearwater Beach. The city of Indian Rocks Beach also reported that beach erosion caused the loss of sand and damage to public signs and trash cans, totaling around $20,000 in damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 23-JAN-17 05:01:00 to 23-JAN-17 05:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEAIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A home weather station in Belleair (E6508) recorded a 50 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 18:04:00 to 22-JAN-17 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRKSVIL HERNNDO CO F
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Hernando County Airport (KBKV) recorded a 51 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Strong Wind in COASTAL PASCO, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:15:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds ahead of the squall lines caused minor damage around Holiday and New Port Richey. A large tree fell down onto Craftsbury Drive in Holiday. In New Port Richey, several large trees fell down, knocking down power lines and damaging three structures.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 21:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported to have risen up to US 19 in Crystal River, or about 2 feet above the high tide.