A pre-frontal line of strong to severe storms moved across NE FL and SE GA during the afternoon and pressed offshore of the Atlantic coast into the evening.  Surface based CAPEs rose up to 1000 J/kg over parts of the Suwannee Valley and inland SE GA. This instability shifted east across the remainder of NE FL into the evening coinciding with elevated moisture and dynamics that produced a few severe storms and also 2 confirmed tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 19:45:00 to 31-MAR-20 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM COAST TOWN CENTER
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Royal Palms and Belle Terre Parkway. The cost of damage was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Tornado in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 16:26:00 to 31-MAR-20 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE MOUNT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado with peak winds near 85 mph briefly touched down north of County Road 252 south of Live Oak. The tornado damaged a chicken house and trees in the area. One large tree branch fell on a home.

Tornado in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 18:29:00 to 31-MAR-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM VLY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A weak EF0 tornado with peak winds near 80 mph briefly touched down in Ponte Vedra Beach near Guana River State Park. The tornado caused tree damage and some structural damage to nearby homes including a broken window.  A tree was  blown down near Sea Hammock Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 17:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down about 1.5 miles north of the intersection of Highways 247 and 242. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 17:01:00 to 31-MAR-20 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was blown down at the intersection of Lee Drive and Ann Drive. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 17:20:00 to 31-MAR-20 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were uprooted and there was some structural damage to a roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 17:20:00 to 31-MAR-20 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down along County Road 229 in NE Union County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 17:27:00 to 31-MAR-20 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ST MARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread tree damage across the county was reported. Chicken coops were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 17:40:00 to 31-MAR-20 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were blown down near the intersection of Highways 301 and 218. The time of damage was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 17:50:00 to 31-MAR-20 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A fence was damaged and a garage door was blown inward in Oakleaf Plantation. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIBERNIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a home that caused major damage on Fleming Island. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 18:05:00 to 31-MAR-20 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across South Burning Tree Lane. Widespread power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-20 18:10:00 to 31-MAR-20 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANDARIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down across the yard.