A large upper trough and unusually strong jet stream aided in the development of a semi-discrete squall line which moved across east central Florida during the afternoon and evening of May 24. Several thunderstorms along the main line became severe. Reports of downed trees in the Orlando area and severe wind gusts at Cape Canaveral were received.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 24-MAY-17 15:10:00 to 24-MAY-17 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVIEDO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm moved northeast from the Orlando area and toppled a large tree  in the front yard of a home in Oviedo. Photos of the damage suggested winds near 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
From 24-MAY-17 15:45:00 to 24-MAY-17 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large rotten oak tree fell on a mobile home near Okeechobee City as a thunderstorm passed over the area with estimated wind gusts estimated near 40 mph. The fallen tree caused damage to the kitchen and bedroom areas of the mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 24-MAY-17 13:50:00 to 24-MAY-17 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A small but strong thunderstorm with estimated wind speeds near 60 mph affected Apopka. Sporadic wind damage continued through Wekiwa Springs State Park and Altamonte Springs as the storm moved rapidly east, affecting about a 2-mile long area over a 10 minute period. Damage consisted of a snapped tree that fell on a car, a downed tree at a residence with fence damage and some downed trees at the state park.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 24-MAY-17 14:43:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORLOVISTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm with estimated wind speeds near 60 mph impacted the northwestern suburbs of Orlando causing sporadic reports of wind damage. A large tree branch blocked a residential road off Old Winter Garden Road just south of the State Road 408 and Florida Turnpike. About 10 minutes later, another report of downed large tree branches onto two vehicles was received from Altamonte Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 24-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLDEN HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm moved over downtown Orlando and continued northeast across the eastern Orlando suburbs with estimated wind speeds near 60 mph. A sign at a Race Trac gas station on John Young Parkway and Interstate 4 was blown-out and a large tree branch fell onto an empty vehicle on Concord Street in Downtown Orlando. Several minutes later, downed trees were reported at a residence in Winter Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 24-MAY-17 15:40:00 to 24-MAY-17 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Air Force wind tower 0421 measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph from the west as a severe storm affected the barrier island east of Scottsmoor.