A cold front moving southeast through the eastern Gulf of Mexico into the Florida Peninsula helped produce a band of strong thunderstorms, causing severe wind gusts and widespread damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:50:00 to 19-APR-19 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WeatherSTEM Marine Science Station reported a 50 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 12:58:00 to 19-APR-19 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: TPA P O KNIGHT ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Davis Island Yacht Club reported a 51 knot wind gust.

Lightning in LEE, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:45:00 to 19-APR-19 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUNTA RASSA
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported lightning struck a house in Sanibel. The strike caused damage to the home, but did not start a fire. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:34:00 to 19-APR-19 10:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: GULF HAMMOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Florida DOT reported a downed tree was blocking the left lane of US-19 in Gulf Hammock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:35:00 to 19-APR-19 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED LEVEL
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were reported down on Riverside Drive in Yankeetown.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PORT RICHEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were reported down near New Port Richey.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLIDAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down near Holiday.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 12:50:00 to 19-APR-19 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EHREN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were reported down, blocking the intersection of Barcellona Road and Land O' Lakes Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 13:04:00 to 19-APR-19 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WINTER HAVEN
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Very large oak limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 13:10:00 to 19-APR-19 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKWILD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was uprooted by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 13:25:00 to 19-APR-19 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANGO HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fallen trees were reported blocking lanes of Telfair Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 14:04:00 to 19-APR-19 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several large trees and power lines were reported down in Highland City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARASOTA, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 14:30:00 to 19-APR-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANASOTA KEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was down and entangled in utility wires on Michigan Avenue in Englewood, with debris blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLANDS, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 15:48:00 to 19-APR-19 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE PLACID
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was uprooted in the Leisure Lake subdivision of Placid Lakes.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 14:10:00 to 19-APR-19 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACK BROWNS SEAPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Part of the roof was ripped off a mobile home by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 11:55:00 to 19-APR-19 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEKI WACHEE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that a small tree fell on a house in Spring Hill.

Strong Wind in INLAND HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 12:10:00 to 19-APR-19 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Broadcast media reported on a tree that fell on a car at the Roger Park Golf Course. The incident happened due to gradient winds before the thunderstorms arrived.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 09:55:00 to 19-APR-19 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FANNING SPRINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported multiple trees down and on power lines around the Fanning Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:00:00 to 19-APR-19 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE SINK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported multiple trees down and on power lines around the Chiefland area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 12:50:00 to 19-APR-19 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PARK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were reported down at the intersection of Sligh Avenue and Dale Mabry Highway.

Strong Wind in COASTAL CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:30:00 to 19-APR-19 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported a large tree down near Kings Bay Lodge in Crystal River. The incident happened due to gradient winds before the thunderstorms arrived.

Strong Wind in INLAND PASCO, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:49:00 to 19-APR-19 10:49:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was reported down, blocking multiple north bound lanes of Interstate 75. The incident happened due to gradient winds before the thunderstorms arrived.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:40:00 to 19-APR-19 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE STAFFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines and poles were reported down on NE 140th Avenue in Williston.

Thunderstorm Wind in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 11:20:00 to 19-APR-19 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Citrus County Sheriff's Department reported multiple trees and power lines down along Bedstrow Boulevard and Oakmont Drive in the Pine Ridge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 12:18:00 to 19-APR-19 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRKSVIL HERNNDO CO F
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport reported a 54 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 10:40:00 to 19-APR-19 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUNNELS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was reported down and partially blocking Highway 41 just north of Williston.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 14:04:00 to 19-APR-19 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN HGTS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down in southern Lakeland.