A potent pref-frontal squall line crossed the local forecast area during the late afternoon across SE Georgia and continuing eastward exiting the NE Florida Atlantic coast through midnight.  There was very strong speed shear over the local area with strong 0-6km shear around 55 knots, 0-1km helicity over 300 m2/s2, and sufficient CAPE for severe weather. The limiting factor was fairly weak mid-level lapse rates. Widespread wind damage occurred with this line with gusts of 40-50 mph and severe strength bowing segments producing wind damage and gusts of 60-76 mph. A isolated tornado briefly touched down in Waycross.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 19:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Suwannee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 19:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LAKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree damage across western Hamilton county.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:32:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:50:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE WEST
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Ben Hill Griffin Station by the WeatherStem gage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:20:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and power lines were blown down blocking the access road to Poe Springs Park. Time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:55:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Whiskey River Saloon in Starke had lost a portion of its roof and had major water damage inside. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county including in the Starke City limits. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 23:00:00 to 06-FEB-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down in Hastings. Spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 23:31:00 to 06-FEB-20 23:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNNELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a home along Edison Lane in Palm Coast.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:35:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a small mobile home and caused major structural damage. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:18:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: YUKON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown on a  mobile home along Collins Road near Ortega. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:27:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down across western portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:40:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLENNY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind damage was reported about 2 miles SE of Glen St. Mary which included 1 inch tree limbs broken and shingles blown off of structures. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:36:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: YULEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported tree debris and shingles blown off structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:15:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YULEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts of 60-65 mph in Yulee.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:16:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC RAE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six homes had major wind damage. Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Two people had minor injuries. At one point, over 43K resisdents across the county were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:28:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKWOOD VILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down in Alderman Park. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BERLIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A semi-tractor trailer was blown over due to winds on the Dames Point Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:23:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NIP)NAS JACKSONVILL
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The weather station at Naval Air Station Jacksonville measured a sustained wind of 59 mph with a peak gust of 76 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:12:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JAX)JACKSNVILLE INT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 22:16:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTHONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county. At least one tree damaged a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:40:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNABB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind damage was reported 2 miles SE of Glen St. Mary with 3-inch diameter tree limbs broken and power poles broken. Time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 06-FEB-20 21:40:00 to 06-FEB-20 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLENNY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind damage was reported about 2 miles south of Macclenny where 1-inch tree limbs were broken and shingles were blown off of structures. Time of damage was based on radar.