Thunderstorm Wind — Sumter, Florida

2019-01-24 · near Center Hill, Sumter, Florida

Event narrative

Wind gusts destroyed a metal shed, flipped over a pontoon boat sitting on a trailer, and ripped part of a barn free, landing on top of a truck. Several trees and power lines were also knocked down, blocking roads.

Wider weather episode

A squall line developed ahead of a cold front moving southeast through the eastern Gulf of Mexico and Florida Peninsula. Some of these thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 794931. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.