Thunderstorm Wind — Gilchrist, Florida

2018-04-07 · near Blitchville, Gilchrist, Florida

Event narrative

A tree was blown down near Southwest 50th Street and Highway 129, northwest of Trenton. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated so this event could be included in Storm Data.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening upper level trough increased wind shear over the region ahead of an approaching cold front. Unstable conditions developed ahead of the low with a few strong thunderstorms developing in the afternoon across the Suwanee River Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 749644. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.