Strong Wind — Coastal Pasco, Florida

2017-01-22 · Coastal Pasco, Florida

Event narrative

Gradient winds ahead of the squall lines caused minor damage around Holiday and New Port Richey. A large tree fell down onto Craftsbury Drive in Holiday. In New Port Richey, several large trees fell down, knocking down power lines and damaging three structures.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong and fast moving thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front moving southeast through the Florida Peninsula. Breezy gradient winds were compounded by stronger thunderstorm wind gusts, some of which caused minor damage. Additionally, the persistent gradient winds caused minor coastal flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 668605. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.