Strong Wind — South Central Duval, Florida

2023-12-16 · South Central Duval, Florida

Event narrative

A tree was blown down onto a home and car in Mandarin. At the time of damage, wind gusts of 40-45 mph were reported due to strengthening onshore winds. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.

Wider weather episode

Strong ENE winds between strong high pressure north of the region and deepening low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico approaching the Florida peninsula created strong onshore wind gusts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1145442. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.