Thunderstorm Wind — Gilchrist, Florida

2022-08-17 · near Bell, Gilchrist, Florida

Event narrative

Trees and power lines were blown down from thunderstorm winds about 3 miles north of Bell.

Wider weather episode

A front was stalled near the FL-GA state line. SW steering flow pushed a stronger west coast sea breeze front inland through the day, with further enhancement as the sea breezes merged near the St. Johns River basin in the afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045588. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.