An area of low pressure moving across the SE United States dragged its associated cold front across the FL peninsula, bringing severe thunderstorms to the region. A band of thunderstorms moved through the area, with strong winds aloft providing the necessary ingredients for a few waterspouts/tornadoes as well as strong and gusty straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 16-JAN-22 12:58:00 to 16-JAN-22 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported via social media a downed tree and powerlines on Buchanan Street in Hollywood due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. Estimated wind speeds in the 55 to 65 mph range.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 16-JAN-22 13:14:00 to 16-JAN-22 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISCAYNE PARK
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 78 mph was measured at the WeatherSTEM station at the University of Miami RSMAS campus in Virginia Key. The anemometer height is elevated on top of a building, therefore winds closer to the surface were likely lower.

Tornado in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 16-JAN-22 09:07:00 to 16-JAN-22 09:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARCO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Video from the public at Isle of Capri shared via social media captured the tornado as a waterspout before it came ashore. Surveyed tornado damage was found in the Victoria Falls neighborhood west of Collier Blvd and south of Tamiami Trail. A total of 20 homes sustained at least minor damage. Several uprooted trees, broken large branches, and at least two homes with tarps on roofs indicative of roof damage were observed in this neighborhood.
Tornado damage was also observed north of Tamiami Trail in Lely Resort. Here, the surveyed damage was mainly in the form of a few uprooted small trees, one uprooted palm tree, and broken large tree branches. The tops of a few palm trees were partially sheared off at the crown with only a few fronds remaining as well. A street sign was knocked over on Palmer Ct in Lely Resort.
As the cell moved to the northeast, the tornado eventually crossed Interstate 75 near mile marker 96 where it blew over a semi-tractor trailer, injuring the driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Estimated peak wind of 85 mph - high-end EF-0.

Tornado in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 16-JAN-22 10:53:00 to 16-JAN-22 11:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERGLADES CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Members of the public shared video of the tornadoes it passed near Everglades City after coming ashore. The survey observed a leaning power pole along Tamiami Trail just east of the intersection with State Road 29. The damage was tornadic in nature and matches with radar velocity/reflectivity at the time as a strong circulation passed over. Estimated peak wind of 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 16-JAN-22 12:47:00 to 16-JAN-22 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MIAMI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via social media a downed tree at the University of Miami near Dickinson Drive due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. Estimated wind speeds in the 60 to 70 mph range.