A decaying frontal boundary across South Florida became the focus for convective initiation. Strong thunderstorms developed over the Gulf of Mexico before pushing across the peninsula and then offshore into the Atlantic. These storms produced strong, damaging wind gusts and hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:22:00 to 26-APR-20 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANGONIA PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph/ 56 knots was recorded by Wxflow station XMGN in  Mangonia Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:27:00 to 26-APR-20 12:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLF
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph / 53 knots was recorded by the Weatherbug site WTPBH located at West Palm Beach Fire Station 1.

Hail in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:08:00 to 26-APR-20 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BEACH GARDENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports and photos received from broadcast media of quarter size hail in Palm Beach Gardens.

Hail in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:08:00 to 26-APR-20 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BEACH GARDENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports received from the public of quarter size hail in Lake Park and at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

Hail in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:05:00 to 26-APR-20 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports received from the public and broadcast media of quarter size hail in The Acreage. Small dents to the roofs of vehicles was observed, as well as small branches broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:09:00 to 26-APR-20 12:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated 60+ mph winds, with trees down and nickel size hail. Located on Royal Palm Beach Blvd in Loxahatchee. Time is estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:10:00 to 26-APR-20 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PBI)PALM BEACH ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A ham radio operator reported trees down and power outages near the intersection of  Okeechobee Blvd and N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:10:00 to 26-APR-20 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BEACH GARDENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A ham radio operator relayed a report of tree damage at the intersection of Northlake Blvd and Ibis Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:15:00 to 26-APR-20 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Reports of power lines/wires down in the area of Royal Poinciana Way and Cocoanut Row in the Town of Palm Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:19:00 to 26-APR-20 12:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVERHILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power line reported down. Time estimated from radar. Palm Beach International Airport measured a wind gust of 71 mph near this time.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:19:00 to 26-APR-20 12:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PBI)PALM BEACH ARPT
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 71 mph was measured at the ASOS site at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 11:50:00 to 26-APR-20 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH NAPLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter called to report large tree limbs blown down from thunderstorms which moved through the area. A wind gust of 56 mph was measured around this time at the WeatherBug site at Naples Municipal Airport at a height of 104 feet. Additional estimated wind gusts in the area were in the 60-65 mph range.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 14:20:00 to 26-APR-20 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYWOOD N PERRY AR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down near the intersection of Hiatus Road and Pembroke Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 14:21:00 to 26-APR-20 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYWOOD N PERRY AR
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported small softwood tree snapped in West Miramar. There were also reports of nickel size hail near I-75 and griffin road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:15:00 to 26-APR-20 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARCO IS ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A thunderstorm wind gust of 59 mph / 51 knots was recorded by the AWOS station KMKY, Marco Island. Pea Size hail was also reported near Ten Thousand Islands.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 11:52:00 to 26-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (APF)NAPLES MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department reported branches down with multiple royal palms snapped at base.  There was also damage to homes, a street sign and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:22:00 to 26-APR-20 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM BEACH GARDENS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph/ 54 knots was recorded by the Weatherbug site RVRPB, located at the Riviera Beach Emergency Operations Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-20 12:25:00 to 26-APR-20 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANGONIA PARK
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 27.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Palm Beach County EM Director reported wind damage to the testing site at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.