Thunderstorm Wind — Bradford, Florida

2020-12-24 · near Lincoln City, Bradford, Florida

Event narrative

Major wind damage to homes occurred in Starke and families are displaced. Possible tornado damage.

Wider weather episode

A strong pre-frontal squall line crossed the local area during the afternoon and into the early evening. Despite the limited instability, strong bulk shear of 50-60 kts and a strong low level jet produced widespread wind damage as a squall line crossed the local area. Wind gusts of 45-66 mph produced widespread tree and power line damage. Three QLCS tornadoes produced damage across NE FL where better surface based instability occurred during the afternoon ahead of the squall line.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 928418. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.