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Thunderstorm Wind in Hillsborough County, Florida

Thunderstorm Wind February 5, 2010 · Hillsborough County, Florida

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Injuries

$1K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thirteen people were injured when estimated 60 mph thunderstorm winds ripped the tethers of a 600-square-foot food tent at the Florida State Fair, causing the tent to collapse. In addition, the winds blew over some tables and blew the cover off of an ATM machine.

The wider storm

A strong and fast-moving squall-line ahead of a cold front produced damaging wind gusts.

Began near Tampa Vandenberg Arp (27.9900, -82.3600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 216246. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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