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Thunderstorm Wind in Citrus County, Florida

Thunderstorm Wind April 20, 2015 · Citrus County, Florida

63 mph
Estimated gust (55 kt)
$5K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous trees were reported down in the vicinity of Citrus Springs Middle School. Minor roof damage occurred to the school as well.

The wider storm

Daytime heating combined with a potent upper level system allowed for strong to severe storms to develop throughout the area. Many were sub-severe however a few reached severe limits causing damage to homes, trees and power lines.

Began near Citrus Springs (29.0300, -82.4900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 562909. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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