This event was characterized by a mid-level shortwave becoming negatively tilted in the Tennessee Valley and attendant surface low pressure. The strong wind field associated with this system included another anomalously strong low-level jet, with 925 hPa winds sampled on the 12Z/19 TAE Sounding around 40 knots! This advected warm, moist, and unstable air northward, ahead of a pre-frontal trough which served as a focusing mechanism for convection. Instability was initially lacking Thursday Night, but increased on Friday, with Mixed Layer CAPE ranging from 1-1.5k J/kg. Furthermore, the 12Z/19 TAE Sounding revealed Surface Based CAPE of nearly 2.4k J/kg, which is a record for the date per SPC Sounding Climatology! The instability and Bulk Shear (0-6 km) over 50 knots overcame the poorer mid-level lapse rates, and the QLCS intensified as it moved east of the Flint and Apalachicola Rivers on Friday. Despite Shear (0-1 km) around 35 knots on the 12Z/19 TAE Sounding, the hodograph revealed a more unidirectional wind within this layer, however there may have been slightly more veering based on the nearby observations from TLH.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 05:00:00 to 19-APR-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Douglas Road close to Peanut Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 06:55:00 to 19-APR-19 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: APALACHEE REGIONAL PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Tram Road near St Joe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:30:00 to 19-APR-19 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN ESTATES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at Shamrock East at Ardara Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:35:00 to 19-APR-19 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CODY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on West Capps Highway and Cody Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 04:00:00 to 19-APR-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 06:58:00 to 19-APR-19 06:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home near Woodville Highway.  An 8 year old girl was killed and a 12 year old boy was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 06:59:00 to 19-APR-19 06:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Bronough Street north of Tennessee Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:35:00 to 19-APR-19 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: J R ALFORD GREENWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Walden Road at Atascadera Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 09:15:00 to 19-APR-19 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CTY)CROSS CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 04:20:00 to 19-APR-19 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONCE DE LEON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near Ponce De Leon.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 04:30:00 to 19-APR-19 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONIFAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near Bonifay.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 09:20:00 to 19-APR-19 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few power lines were blown down near Mayo.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 09:30:00 to 19-APR-19 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUGENE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 05:00:00 to 19-APR-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Garden View Road close to Mill Road.

Tornado in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:26:00 to 19-APR-19 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST CAMP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially touched down in the Apalachicola National Forest in Liberty county and caused minor tree damage which was surveyed along numerous Forest Roads. When the tornado crossed into Wakulla county, a property owner along Smith Creek Road reported trees down at their address, which was relayed to the NWS by the Wakulla County Sheriff's department. The tornado continued northeast into southwest Leon county where it remained in the forest and continued to cause minor tree damage. The tornado dissipated before reaching Bloxham Cutoff Road, or any populated areas in Leon county.

Tornado in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:35:00 to 19-APR-19 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado initially touched down in the Apalachicola National Forest in Liberty county and caused minor tree damage which was surveyed along numerous Forest Roads. When the tornado crossed into Wakulla county, a property owner along Smith Creek Road reported trees down at their address, which was relayed to the NWS by the Wakulla County Sheriff's department. The tornado continued northeast into southwest Leon county where it remained in the forest and continued to cause minor tree damage. The tornado dissipated before reaching Bloxham Cutoff Road, or any populated areas in Leon county.

Tornado in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:42:00 to 19-APR-19 07:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOXHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially touched down in the Apalachicola National Forest in Liberty county and caused minor tree damage which was surveyed along numerous Forest Roads. When the tornado crossed into Wakulla county, a property owner along Smith Creek Road reported trees down at their address, which was relayed to the NWS by the Wakulla County Sheriff's department. The tornado continued northeast into southwest Leon county where it remained in the forest and continued to cause minor tree damage. The tornado dissipated before reaching Bloxham Cutoff Road, or any populated areas in Leon county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:00:00 to 19-APR-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: APALACHICOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:00:00 to 19-APR-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Stone Road near Lakeshore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:11:00 to 19-APR-19 07:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was blown down onto Highway 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:14:00 to 19-APR-19 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home near Woodville Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:14:00 to 19-APR-19 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUTTERLOH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home near Woodville Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:15:00 to 19-APR-19 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAIRES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Capitola Road at Benjamin Chaires Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:54:00 to 19-APR-19 07:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: INNOVATION PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down onto power lines near Roberts Ave and Paul Dirac Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 07:55:00 to 19-APR-19 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOPCHOPPY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were blown down on Surf Road and Booth Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:00:00 to 19-APR-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees uprooted or snapped via mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:00:00 to 19-APR-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down on Stone Road near Lakeshore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:00:00 to 19-APR-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TLH)TALLAHASSEE RGNL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:02:00 to 19-APR-19 08:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down on the side of an apartment building near Gadsden and Carolina Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:10:00 to 19-APR-19 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Bannerman Road and Bull Headley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:10:00 to 19-APR-19 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down in the Golden Eagle area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:14:00 to 19-APR-19 08:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST MEADOWS PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Ox Bow Road near Ox Bottom Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:16:00 to 19-APR-19 08:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLSCHASE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at Oaks Edge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:20:00 to 19-APR-19 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACON COMMUNITY PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at I-10 at Mile Marker 201 eastbound.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:21:00 to 19-APR-19 08:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 221 just north of I-10 in Madison county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:30:00 to 19-APR-19 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FSU DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at Disston Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 19-APR-19 08:30:00 to 19-APR-19 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVY PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto Brewer Street.