Hail and Damaging Wind in Florida, July 10, 2017

Name: Hail and Damaging Wind in Florida, July 10, 2017
Start: 2017-07-10T16:42
End: 2017-07-10T16:45
Location: Florida

July 10, 2017 · NWS JAX · 2 events in 1 county or zone

Prevailing SW steering flow and a moist and unstable airmass fueled a lone severe storm across Putnam county that formed along sea breeze and outflow mergers.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 2

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS JAX wrote it up.

Prevailing SW steering flow and a moist and unstable airmass fueled a lone severe storm across Putnam county that formed along sea breeze and outflow mergers.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jacksonville, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 10, 2:04 PM EST, 2 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 10, 2:04 PM EST, 2 hours 38 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
304 PM EDT Mon Jul 10 2017

.SHORT TERM...Early start for thunderstorms across southeast
Georgia and into the Suwannee River Valley from the Big Bend.
SPC Mesoanalysis page showing 3000 J/kg of SBCAPE already this
afternoon, and plenty of moisture available through the
atmospheric column thanks to southwest flow and PWATs above 2
inches. 500mb temps at KJAX were -7C and -8C at KCHS this morning.
Looks like this initial activity could be getting a boost from a
passing shortwave as well. Expect coverage to continue increasing
as outflow moves east and interacts with the ongoing isolated
thunderstorms along the Atlantic seabreeze. The primary hazard
this afternoon will likely be from heavy rainfall as storm motion
is expected to slow down some. DCAPE values aren't super high
today, but gusty winds and a few strong to marginally severe
storms are possible.

Convection will wane with sunset, though a few storms could hang
around across southeast Georgia closer to the edge of the
ridge/shortwave tonight. On Tuesday, onshore flow will increase as
high pressure over the central Atlantic strengthens. Upper level
flow looks pretty weak as well as the ridge axis remains well out
to sea. We should see another day with at least scattered diurnal
thunderstorms and enhancement with seabreeze mergers to the west
as the Atlantic seabreeze should prevail tomorrow.

Tuesday night through Thursday night...A deep easterly flow will
bring in drier air at the mid and upper levels Wednesday through
Thursday. PWATS will drop below average with values around 1.5
inches over ne Fl/se Ga as deep moisture remains to the south
with a tropical wave. Most the east coast will remain dry with
scattered convection over the interior. Temperatures will be near
average with below average rain chances.

.LONG TERM...Friday through Monday...Ridge at surface and aloft
will be just north of the area on Friday which will continue the
deep easterly flow. Scattered diurnal storms will be mainly over
the interior as the east coast seabreeze moves well inland. Ridge
axis will shift a little south over the weekend which will
transition our mean flow to the sw by Sunday and Monday. Moisture
will increase with PWATs back to around 2 inches for Sunday and
Monday so expect coverage of p.m. storms to increase. Temperatures
will be above average with pops increasing to above average for
Sunday and Monday.

&&

.AVIATION...
Scattered to numerous showers are developing across the western half
of the area. Isolated storms are beginning to develop along the
Atlantic seabreeze, and expect coverage to continue increasing
through the afternoon. Confidence in timing is low, but have added
some TEMPO groups to a few TAF sites for this afternoon. Bottom
line is there will be at least vicinity thunderstorms for all
terminals today. VFR conditions are expected outside of convection.
Gusty, variable winds are possible near storms, and heavy
rainfall will bring IFR visibilities at times with heavier
downpours. Fairly light winds and VFR conditions are expected
after the sun sets through early Tuesday morning.

&&

.MARINE...
No hazards are expected outside of short-fuse convective warnings
possible today and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms will be
possible today and tonight as storms move into the coastal waters
from both land and along the periphery of a ridge across the
central Atlantic. Onshore flow will strengthen slightly tomorrow
as high pressure re-establishes itself across the Atlantic. This
pattern of easterly winds and seas 2-4 feet is expected to
continue the remainder of the week.

Rip Currents: Low Risk today and tomorrow.  Risk may increase to
moderate on Wednesday as onshore flow strengthens and period
increases.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AMG  74  92  73  93 /  60  30  10  40
SSI  77  87  77  89 /  30  20  10  10
JAX  75  90  74  92 /  60  40  10  10
SGJ  76  88  74  89 /  30  30   0  10
GNV  74  91  72  93 /  70  40  20  30
OCF  74  91  72  92 /  70  50  20  30

&&

.JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GA...None.
AM...None.
&&

Elsenheimer/Zibura/Corless

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 10, 2:09 AM EST, 14 hours 33 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
309 AM EDT Mon Jul 10 2017

AMZ450-452-454-470-472-474-FLZ020>025-030>033-035>038-040-124-125-
GAZ132>136-149>154-162>166-111000-
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Hamilton-Suwannee-Columbia-Baker-Inland Nassau-Inland Duval-Union-
Bradford-Clay-St. Johns-Gilchrist-Alachua-Putnam-Flagler-Marion-
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling-
Wayne-Atkinson-Ware-Pierce-Brantley-Inland Glynn-Coastal Glynn-
Echols-Clinch-Charlton-Inland Camden-Coastal Camden-
309 AM EDT Mon Jul 10 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northeast Florida,
Southeast Georgia and the Adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

Scattered to Numerous Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
and evening. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and frequent
lightning are expected in the strongest thunderstorms. Storm
motion will be towards the North-Northeast at 10 to 15 mph. Best
chances of strong storms will be between the I-95 and US 301
corridors. Activity will drift towards the Atlantic Coast late in
the day.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday...

Isolated to Scattered Thunderstorms are expected each day, with
the greatest potential during the afternoon and early evening.
Locally heavy rainfall...gusty winds...and frequent lightning will
be possible in the strongest thunderstorms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

For additional information, visit the National Weather Service in
Jacksonville website on the internet at weather.gov/jax.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 10, 3:06 PM EST, 1 hour 36 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
406 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

FLZ031-032-036-037-102045-
Putnam FL-Alachua FL-Bradford FL-Clay FL-
406 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL ALACHUA...
SOUTHEASTERN BRADFORD...NORTHWESTERN PUTNAM AND SOUTHWESTERN CLAY
COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM EDT...

At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Melrose, moving north at 10 mph.

Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph
can be expected along with possible minor damage.

Locations impacted include...
Keystone Heights, Melrose, Orange Heights, Melrose Landing, Lake
Geneva and Putnam Hall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2962 8198 2966 8216 2992 8212 2986 8182
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 196DEG 6KT 2971 8203

AK

Special weather statement, Jul 10, 3:09 PM EST, 1 hour 33 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
409 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

FLZ025-124-125-102100-
Inland Duval FL-Coastal Duval FL-Coastal Nassau FL-
409 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL NASSAU AND
NORTHEASTERN DUVAL COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM EDT...

At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Oceanway, or near Arlington, moving north at 5 mph.

Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph
can be expected along with possible minor damage.

Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Jacksonville International Arpt, Arlington, Oceanway,
Craig Field, Fort Caroline and Tallyrand.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3033 8146 3033 8171 3056 8173 3057 8170
      3056 8168 3057 8167 3056 8167 3055 8166
      3057 8166 3057 8147
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 176DEG 4KT 3043 8159

PETERSON

Special weather statement, Jul 10, 3:09 PM EST, 1 hour 33 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
409 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

FLZ040-102100-
Marion FL-
409 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL MARION COUNTY UNTIL 500
PM EDT...

At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ocala Airport, or near Ocala, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph
can be expected along with possible minor damage.

Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Citra, Sparr, Anthony, Ocala Airport, Reddick, McIntosh and
Lowell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2917 8236 2947 8226 2946 8222 2945 8221
      2943 8221 2942 8220 2942 8217 2943 8217
      2942 8215 2943 8214 2939 8200 2911 8218
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 205DEG 15KT 2920 8224

AK

Special weather statement, Jul 10, 3:42 PM EST, 1 hour before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
442 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

FLZ036-037-040-102130-
Putnam FL-Alachua FL-Marion FL-
442 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALACHUA...WEST
CENTRAL PUTNAM AND NORTH CENTRAL MARION COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM EDT...

At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Citra, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph
can be expected along with possible minor damage.

Locations impacted include...
Interlachen, Orange Springs, Lochloosa, Johnson, Mannville and Hog
Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2940 8201 2944 8216 2966 8201 2962 8181
      2953 8185
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 205DEG 15KT 2946 8205

AK

Local storm report, Jul 10, 4:17 PM EST, 25 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSONVILLE FL
517 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0342 PM     HAIL             2 WSW UNF               30.26N 81.55W
07/10/2017  M0.25 INCH       DUVAL              FL   TRAINED SPOTTER

            PEA SIZED HAIL OCCURRED IN VICINITY OF DEERWOOD
            PARK/TINSELTOWN.

&&

WCORLESS

Special weather statement, Jul 10, 4:18 PM EST, 24 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
518 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

FLZ033-037-102200-
St. Johns FL-Putnam FL-
518 PM EDT MON JUL 10 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ST. JOHNS AND
NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
East Palatka, moving north at 10 mph.

Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph
can be expected along with possible minor damage.

Locations impacted include...
Palatka, Hastings, East Palatka, Bostwick, Federal Point, Orange
Mills, San Mateo and Spuds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2967 8150 2962 8152 2961 8152 2957 8154
      2957 8168 2983 8173 2981 8144
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 189DEG 7KT 2962 8162

AK

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 93 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:41 UTC.

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Event by event

1 hail, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Putnam

When: July 10, 4:42 PM EST
Where: Putnam County, 0.6 mi E of Palatka Kay Arkin Ar
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 29.650, -81.670

A gas station employee reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Putnam

When: July 10, 4:45 PM EST
Where: Putnam County, 1.2 mi E of Palatka Kay Arkin Ar
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 29.650, -81.660

Multiple trees were blown down across roads.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 707464, 707465.