A strong cold front pushed through the Florida peninsula during the afternoon hours on the 2nd. A squall-line associated with the front produced widespread damaging wind gusts along with multiple tornadoes embedded within the fast-moving line.

Tornado in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 14:13:00 to 02-NOV-18 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEMINOLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread damage was observed in two mobile home parks, and a condominium roof was torn off in addition to numerous downed trees and branches. One minor injury was reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 14:15:00 to 02-NOV-18 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKHURST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Local amateur radio operators reported widespread downed trees along Park Blvd. between Seminole and Pinellas Park.

Tornado in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 14:17:00 to 02-NOV-18 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PORT RW PASCO AR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Seven homes were damaged on Block Player Dr. in Port Richey. One sustained major damage with 4 others sustaining some structural damage. There were also numerous downed trees in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 14:22:00 to 02-NOV-18 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKHURST
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Local amateur radio operator reported damage to a mobile home near 65th Street and Seminole Blvd.

Tornado in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 14:24:00 to 02-NOV-18 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOWERS CORNER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 27.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado occurred just north of State Road 52 in Pasco County. A barn sustained damage to the roof in which half of the roof was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 15:07:00 to 02-NOV-18 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LAL)LAKELAND MUNI A
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A local amateur radio operator recorded a 65 mph wind gust in Lakeland Highlands area.

Tornado in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 14:22:00 to 02-NOV-18 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEKI WACHEE ACRES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Local Emergency Management reported two roofs that sustained major damage from a tornado in Spring Hill with 15 additional homes having minor sustained minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 14:05:00 to 02-NOV-18 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PIE)ST PETE/CLRWATE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous downed trees reported at the corner of 49th Street and Ulmerton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 15:12:00 to 02-NOV-18 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLK CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A local amateur radio operator had the roof off of his mobile home blown off.

Tornado in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 15:22:00 to 02-NOV-18 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAND O LAKES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado occurred near Land O Lakes which condemned two homes due to significant roof damage. In addition, there were numerous downed trees in the vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 02-NOV-18 15:10:00 to 02-NOV-18 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND HIGHLANDS
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station, AR692, in south Lakeland recorded a wind gust of 66 mph.