Thunderstorm Wind — Gilchrist, Florida

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

Event narrative

Duke Energy reported thunderstorm wind damage to utility equipment due to fallen trees and/or large limbs along SE 11th Terrace. The time of damage was based on radar.

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 1045600. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.