A strong complex of thunderstorms moved across the Eastern Gulf of Mexico before coming ashore across the Florida peninsula during the afternoon. Strong to severe thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage across west-central and southwest Florida along with a brief tornado as a waterspout moved ashore.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 11:55:00 to 05-MAY-19 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELL PARK COMPS SITE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell onto a car in St. Petersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:55:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down on County Road 702 near the Sumter/Lake County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 11:49:00 to 05-MAY-19 11:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARPON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A weather station near Tampa Bay Downs measured a wind gust of 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:49:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND HIGHLANDS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A home weather station measured a wind gust of 59 mph.

Tornado in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 11:40:00 to 05-MAY-19 11:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADEIRA BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey confirmed that a waterspout moved ashore on Madeira Beach before quickly dissipating. The tornado caused damage to a carport and an unsecured porch while also snapping trees and power lines in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 11:59:00 to 05-MAY-19 11:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PIE)ST PETE/CLRWATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A home weather station at Sparks RC Flying Field measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Lightning in HARDEE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:45:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAUCHULA
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a tower at a Hardee County facilities complex. The strike caused damage to equipment within the facility.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:40:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DADE CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that a church near the downtown portion of Dade City had a portion of it's roof ripped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 11:34:00 to 05-MAY-19 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDINGTON SHORES
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A home weather station on Indian Shores Beach measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:20:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported a tree down on a house on Clayton Street in Brandon.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 11:40:00 to 05-MAY-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines down across Norwood Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASCO, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:15:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAND O LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pasco County Emergency Management reported numerous large tree limbs down across Land O' Lakes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERNANDO, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:20:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASARYKTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media shared a report of large trees down causing roof damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:51:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sumter County Emergency Management reported a large tree down on a RV camper at Lake Panasoffkee.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 12:50:00 to 05-MAY-19 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CATHERINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sumter County Emergency Management reported that a tree had fallen on a mobile home off of County Road 647 in Istachatta.