A strong pre-frontal squall line crossed the local area during the afternoon and into the early evening. Despite the limited instability, strong bulk shear of 50-60 kts and a strong low level jet produced widespread wind damage as a squall line crossed the local area. Wind gusts of 45-66 mph produced widespread tree and power line damage. Three QLCS tornadoes produced damage across NE FL where better surface based instability occurred during the afternoon ahead of the squall line.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 19:50:00 to 24-DEC-20 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM HARBOR
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Fellowship Drive in Palm Coast. The time of damage was bsed on radar. The cost of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 17:21:00 to 24-DEC-20 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down between Branford and Lake City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 17:27:00 to 24-DEC-20 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLBORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto a home which caused major damage. Injuries were not reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 17:45:00 to 24-DEC-20 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported south of County Road 232. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 17:40:00 to 24-DEC-20 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were blown down in Lake City.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 17:56:00 to 24-DEC-20 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE BUTLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree branched punctured a home wall in Lake Butler due to strong winds. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:10:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down with a lot of tree debris as well as roof shingles at a condo complex near UF. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAPP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down across State Road 121 near the Baker-Union county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:29:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in East Hampton. Holiday decor was blown out of yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:30:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in Melrose. A large tree was blown down and blocked Price Road near the solar plant.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:50:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down near Southside and I-295.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:55:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A power line was blown down across the road south of Green Cove Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:55:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A small tree was blown down near Southside and Interstate 95.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 to 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNBEAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A light pole was blown down in the Winn-Dixie parking light in Baymeadows.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 to 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down on Central Parkway, just north of the UNF Campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 19:05:00 to 24-DEC-20 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPTUNE BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down at Seagate Lane and Puryear Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 19:15:00 to 24-DEC-20 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMPSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down across the road on US-1 in St. Augustine. A car hit the downed tree. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 19:20:00 to 24-DEC-20 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major wind damage to homes occurred in Starke and families are displaced. Possible tornado damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLENNY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down across State Road 121 at 13490 N SR 121 near the weigh station. It blocked both lanes. A car crashed into the tree, but no injuries occurred. Occupants were trapped inside due to a power line on the vehicle.

Tornado in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:16:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down just SW of Stark around 6:16 pm. The vortex damaged trees, fences, and roofs on manufactured homes along its 4 mile path. Four people were displaced on Christmas Eve by the tornado. Two people were taken to the hospital as a precaution and later released. The tornado was 100 yards at its widest point with peak winds of 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:50:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the Bardin area. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 to 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PALATKA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power sports dealer in East Palatka suffered roof damage from strong winds. The cost of damage was unknown and estimated for inclusion in Storm Data. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:15:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLENNY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto power lines at 6288 Chestnut Road and at 6238 George Hodges Road. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 06:10:00 to 24-DEC-20 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANTA FE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large pine tree was blown onto power lines at 9848 County Road 139 in Glen St. Mary.

Tornado in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:45:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUMMERS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Just before 7 pm, at QLCS tornado touched down just south of I-295 in Mandarin from the shore of the St. Johns River near Tacito Trail and ended near Scott Circle East. The tornado damaged trees and caused minor damage to the roof of one home due to a tree falling on it. Another tree fell on a transformer which caused it to blow out and ignite the tree on fire. The tornado had peak winds of 105 mph.

Tornado in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:54:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNBEAM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Shortly before 7 pm on Christmas Eve, a QLCS tornado touched down just south of Baymeadows Blvd in the Baymeadows Subdivision. The tornado damaged trees. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANTA FE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell down through a residence at 60 Milton Street. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLENNY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines and trees were blown down at 12417 N State Road 121. Power lines were also blown down across State Road 121. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 to 24-DEC-20 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLENNY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was blown down and hanging in the parking lot at 391 West Macclenny Ave.