A strong weather system was moving across the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and the Florida peninsula. Ahead of this system winds across central Florida were from the southwest, bringing in plenty of deep moisture from the Gulf. Strong daytime heating, combined with the presence of the approaching storm system led to the development of numerous strong to severe thunderstorms across east central Florida in the afternoon. Severe thunderstorms impacted the Orlando Metro area, as well as Lake, Volusia, Brevard, and St. Lucie counties. Many reports of downed trees and power lines, damage to roofs and other weak structures were received. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were measured at the Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, and hail was reported in Orange and Seminole Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 14:25:00 to 05-MAY-19 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT MAYACA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Officials at the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam reported seeing several large branches on US Highway 441 between Port Mayaca and J and S Fish Camp. Also, the public reported a tree fell and damaged 2 cars at J and S Fish Camp.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:55:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 58.00 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 67 mph from the southwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:50:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated winds of 60-70 mph in Titusville near Olmstead Drive and US Highway 1.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:00:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKAHUMPKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Florida Division of Emergency Management relayed reports of 10 homes on Great Egret Drive in Okahumpka that received damage to shingles, siding, and fences.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:10:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUSTIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media relayed reports of a large tree that fell on a house on West Crooked Lake Place in Eustis, and other large tree limbs were down on adjacent properties.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:15:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media relayed reports of quarter-sized hail in Union Park near the intersection of Antibes Court and Chickasaw Trail.

Hail in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:20:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail near the intersection of State Road 50 and Goldenrod Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:12:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLARNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Orange County Fire Rescue relayed reports of several downed large trees near the intersection of Avalon Road and Hartzog Road. There were also downed power lines in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:23:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVIEDO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree snapped in Ovideo near the intersection of State Road 436 and Mitchell Hammock Road. Also, a report of several large tree limbs downed by the winds in the Deer Run Subdivision in nearby Winter Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:16:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAITLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a report of trees and large branches down in front of a home in Arbor Ridge between Econlockhatchee Road and Dean Road near Union Park. Another report was received from Maitland where a tree fell into an apartment balcony.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-19 13:07:00 to 05-MAY-19 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ORL)ORLANDO EXEC AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media relayed several reports of a large tree down on Primrose Drive just west of Orlando Executive Airport. Other reports of large tree limbs down were also received from Lake Underhill Park.