Thunderstorm Wind in Alachua County, Florida

Thunderstorm Wind June 28, 2008 · Alachua County, Florida

52 mph

Estimated gust (45 kt)

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 27 year old state park ranger died when a tree fell through the roof of his vehicle at Pudgy Road during a thunderstorm in Paines Prairie State Park. He had stopped his car due to a downed tree crossing the road. A Significant Weather Alert was issued at 130 EDT which highlight wind gusts of 45-55 mph with possible minor damage.

The wider storm

Moderate instability within a deep tropical moisture environment supported thunderstorm development along the sea breezes and outflows. A weak upper level short wave trough moved over the area from the Gulf of Mexico during the afternoon and evening which enhanced convection.

Began near Micanopy (29.5100, -82.2800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 101612. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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