A deepening mid-level trough and associated strong cold front moved across north/central Florida. Conditions ahead and along the cold front were favorable for severe thunderstorms as an 80-90 knot jet maxima produced sufficient upper level divergence. These conditions produced an enhanced risk of severe weather, sparking several rounds of severe thunderstorms, which affected Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Brevard and Okeechobee Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 14:55:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVRAL MISL S
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A US Air Force wind tower measured a peak gust of 58 mph from the northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 14:56:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVRAL MISL S
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip (KXMR) measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph from the west.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVRAL MISL S
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Air Force wind tower 0403 measured a peak wind gust of 71 mph from the northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 15:10:00 to 20-MAR-18 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Air Force wind tower 0001 measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph from the northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 15:10:00 to 20-MAR-18 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Air Force wind tower 0300 measured a peak wind gust of 74 mph.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 15:14:00 to 20-MAR-18 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANOLA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail in North Merritt Island.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 16:23:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORMOND BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Ormond Beach.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 16:50:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTONA BEACH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported ping pong ball sized hail at the intersection of Halifax Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard in Daytona Beach.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 16:51:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY HILL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Daytona Beach.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 16:51:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTONA BEACH
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Holly Hill.

Hail in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 17:10:00 to 20-MAR-18 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT DRUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser near Fort Drum reported quarter sized hail.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 15:06:00 to 20-MAR-18 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A US Air Force meteorologist reported ping pong ball sized hail along Tangelo Avenue about 1/4 mile east of Interstate 95 in Canaveral Groves.

Hail in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 13:59:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVIEDO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Per various social media photos and reports; various members of the public reported hail ranging from ping pong to golf ball size fell in an area from Oviedo to Chuluota to just north of the University of Central Florida campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 15:02:00 to 20-MAR-18 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONTENAC
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph from a weather station in North Merritt Island.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 14:14:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE CASTLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail at the 4300 block of John Young Parkway.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 14:22:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several reports from trained spotters reported quarter to half dollar sized hail near Semoran Boulevard just north of Orlando International Airport.

Hail in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 16:35:00 to 20-MAR-18 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DE LEON SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported hail up to golf ball size at his home just north of Deleon Springs. He also reported damage to his pool screen enclosure.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 13:33:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported in the Pine Hills area by a member of the public. Various other reports were received from the public, trained spotters, and emergency managers of hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size from Winter Garden/Ocoee to the Maitland/Eatonville area.

Hail in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 13:57:00 to 20-MAR-18 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONES LNDG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail in Oviedo.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 14:30:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BITHLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A ham radio operator reported quarter sized hail near Alafaya Trail and Stoney Brook East in Avalon Park.

Hail in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 14:54:00 to 20-MAR-18 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Titusville.