Thunderstorm Wind — Citrus, Florida

2017-01-22 · near Holder, Citrus, Florida

Event narrative

A large oak tree was knocked down and fell on a house in Holder. The home owner sustained minor injuries and refused transportation to a hospital. Additionally, downed power lines sparked a 50 acre brush fire near Crystal River.

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 669335. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.