Thunderstorm Wind — Citrus, Florida

2014-05-25 · near Homosassa, Citrus, Florida

Event narrative

Reports were received of multiple trees knocked down near Homosassa.

Wider weather episode

A ridge of high pressure north of Florida led to moderate easterly gradient flow and a sea breeze convergence along the western half of the Florida peninsula. Scattered thunderstorms developed, producing hail and damaging wind gusts throughout the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 514685. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.