Hail — Gilchrist, Florida

2019-03-27 · near Trenton, Gilchrist, Florida

Event narrative

Although the hail was small, large quantities produced large hail drifts that impacted transportation along State Road 26 and State Road 129 in Trenton. The cost of clearing was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data.

Wider weather episode

A strong mid level trough crosses over the region during the early morning hours from the Gulf of Mexico. Mid level 500 mb temperatures were unseasonably cold at -22 deg C. Although small pea size hail result, large quantities impacted Trenton in Gilchrist county early in the morning. Large equipment was used to clear roadways. Strong gusty winds accompanied storms in the morning, and non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 35-45 mph produced minor wind damage in the afternoon along the Atlantic coast.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 808548. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.