The Storm Prediction Center had designated a slight change of severe weather for all of east central Florida. A high amplitude shortwave over the Mississippi River Valley quickly moved south across the Florida peninsula during the afternoon and evening hours. A cold front associated with the intensifying trough was also observed crossing the Florida peninsula. Ahead of the cold front moderate thermodynamic instability with 700mb temperatures between -7 to -8 degrees Celsius, and 500mb between -9 to -10 degrees Celsius, resulting in lapse rates of 6-6.5 C/km. 90 knot winds atop a het streak over the north central Gulf of Mexico created resulting flow from the southwest. Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed along the cold front, eventually forming a line that crossed across all of east central Florida. Several thunderstorms became severe and produced wind damage in Orange and Volusia counties, as well as severe winds in Brevard and Indian River counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 15:10:00 to 15-APR-18 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Air Force wind tower 1007 measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph from the south.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 15:50:00 to 15-APR-18 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 64.00 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 74 mph from the southwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 15:55:00 to 15-APR-18 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN RIVER SHRS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Vero Beach Airport, KVRB, measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph from the west.

Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 14:35:00 to 15-APR-18 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DE LAND BOB LEE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported wind damage north of Deland associated with a severe thunderstorm. The spotter reported several large tree branches, some up to 2 feet in diameter, were snapped from oak trees at the 3300 block of Black Willow Trail. Winds are estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 13:40:00 to 15-APR-18 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE HARRIS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A resident on the shore of Lake Harris near Leesburg relayed reports of wind damage associated with a strong thunderstorm. There was damage to a pool enclosure, siding on the home, and roof of a dock. Winds are estimated between 50-55 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 14:47:00 to 15-APR-18 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRITT IS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported minor damage associated with estimated 50-55 mph winds due to a strong thunderstorm. The spotter reported the winds knocked over outdoor items and knocked over a sailboat boom.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 14:05:00 to 15-APR-18 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: APOPKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several large branches down in Apopka, with winds estimated at 60 mph during a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 14:05:00 to 15-APR-18 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HILLS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Pictures relayed by local broadcast media shows a large tree that fell on a car and caused power outages in the area. Winds were estimated at 50-55 mph with the strong storm.

Hail in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 15:51:00 to 15-APR-18 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: (VRB)VERO BEACH MUNI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail in Vero Beach near the intersection of 26th Street and 58th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 15-APR-18 15:05:00 to 15-APR-18 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLANDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported wind damage associated with a severe thunderstorm in Port Orange. The spotter reported four trees were uprooted on Williamson Boulevard about a quarter mile north of Pioneer Trail. Two of the trees were blocking the roadway. Estimated winds of 60 mph with this storm.