An approaching cold front under a cold pool aloft producing steep lapse rates of just over 7 degC/km produced strong to severe hail storms.
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An approaching cold front under a cold pool aloft producing steep lapse rates of just over 7 degC/km produced strong to severe hail storms.
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 Apr 11, 1:30 PM EST, 3 hours 40 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 230 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025 ...ISOLATED STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING... .NEAR TERM...(through Tonight) A cold front extending from Panama City to St Simons Island (as of 2 pm) will continue to trek southeastward into northeast flow over the next few hours. As it shifts into NE FL, it will reach a tongue of moisture extending from the gulf and a destabilizing airmass. Despite somewhat limited deep moisture, instability will build amid steep mid level lapse rates and reach levels sufficient to support convective development beneath the deep and pivoting upper trough. The mid level buoyant and fast winds aloft will set up an environment suitable for at least some small hail growth within isolated stronger storms. Isolated strong to severe t'storms will be the primary weather focus this afternoon and evening. And, as mentioned above, hail along with strong outflow winds are the favored hazards with convection as it builds along the I-10 corridor and progresses south. Eventually, convection will weaken with the loss in instability after sunset and the severe threat will diminish, though thunderstorms are possible through around 10 or 11 PM this evening. Dry and cooler air behind the front will clear the skies through the predawn hours and lower temperatures into the upper 40s in SE GA and low/mid 50s in NE FL by daybreak Saturday. && .SHORT TERM...(Saturday through Sunday night) High pressure conditions will settle in over the forecast area this weekend bringing dry weather conditions, mostly clear skies, and initially breezy northwesterly winds. Prevailing winds will become more mild by Sunday allowing for the diurnal sea breeze to develop inland, preaching past the St Johns River. High temperatures for the weekend will be in the 70s with overnight low temperatures dropping down into the 40s and lower 50s. && .LONG TERM...(Monday through next Friday) High pressure will shift eastward during this period with a dry cold front pressing down over the region from out of the north by midweek. Predominantly dry weather is expected through next week with a potential for showers and storms by the end of the week as a trough passes over the region ahead of a frontal boundary. Daily high temperatures for the beginning of next week will trend above average and then dip slightly midweek with the passage of the mostly dry frontal boundary and then return to above average levels through the end of the week. && .AVIATION...(18Z TAFS) Issued at 128 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025 A shallow cumulus field has begun to develop along a cold front extending from KTLH to KSSI. That boundary will move into a destabilizing air as it moves into NE FL and this should initiate storm development around 20-21z. Isolated storms may become strong and produce wind gusts up to 35 knots and potentially small hail. Convection will peak in intensity between 22z and 01z, with potential impacts at airfield along the I-10 corridor, with weakening trends thereafter. Brief MVFR ceilings may accompany rain and storms as they pass. Outside of showers and storms, VFR conditions prevail. Winds will favor a westerly direction with gusts up to 20-25 kts ahead of the front then switch to northwesterly behind the front. && .MARINE... Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop late this afternoon and push into the waters through the evening along a cold front. Offshore winds will shift northwesterly later tonight in the wake of this front and will become breezy on Saturday; small craft are urged to exercise caution, especially in offshore waters. High pressure will continue to build through the weekend behind the front before it shifts east as another cold front approaches and eventually passes Tuesday night. Rip Currents: Moderate risk continues through Saturday. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 222 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025 Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, mainly over northeast FL, as a cold front makes its way through the area. Outside of showers and storms, winds around 15-20 mph gusting to 25-30 mph are anticipated. Given the fuel status, much of the area isn't likely to be critical; however, low humidity is expected over the weekend with breezy northwesterly winds Saturday which will lead to elevated fire conditions. && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 354 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025 Upstream runoff has created routed flow down the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers that will result in rises along upper portions of the Altamaha River this weekend and early next week. Water levels are forecast to rise above flood stage near the gauge at Baxley on Monday evening, with water levels cresting just below flood stage by Tuesday near the gauge at Charlotteville. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... AMG 75 48 71 44 / 20 0 0 0 SSI 80 54 72 53 / 20 20 10 0 JAX 82 52 75 48 / 50 50 0 0 SGJ 83 55 73 53 / 30 50 0 0 GNV 82 51 75 47 / 30 60 0 0 OCF 82 51 75 47 / 10 40 0 0 && .JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GA...None. AM...None. &&
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
544 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0537 PM Hail 1 N Arlington 30.35N 81.61W
04/11/2025 E0.25 Inch Duval FL Broadcast Media
Pea Size hail reported by media near
University/Arlington area near Jacksonville
University.
&&
SCCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
547 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
FLZ023-024-124-125-225-425-GAZ364-112230-
Baker FL-Western Duval FL-Inland Nassau FL-Trout River FL-
Coastal Duval FL-Coastal Nassau FL-Western Charlton GA-
547 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN NASSAU...EAST
CENTRAL BAKER...NORTHWESTERN DUVAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL CHARLTON
COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...
At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. George, or 15 miles southwest of Callahan, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Callahan, Cisco Gardens, Nassau Village-Ratliff, St. George, Ratliff,
Oceanway, Jacksonville International Arpt, Bryceville, and Tallyrand.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Jacksonville.
&&
LAT...LON 3035 8220 3052 8220 3061 8163 3036 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 267DEG 39KT 3044 8205
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
601 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
FLZ023-120-322-112245-
Baker FL-Eastern Hamilton FL-Northern Columbia FL-
601 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BAKER...NORTHERN
COLUMBIA AND SOUTHEASTERN HAMILTON COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT...
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belmont, or 8 miles northeast of White Springs, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Belmont and Taylor.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3050 8273 3054 8224 3052 8223 3031 8220
3031 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 269DEG 31KT 3041 8265
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
604 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
FLZ021-322-522-112245-
Southwestern Columbia FL-Northern Columbia FL-Suwannee FL-
604 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SUWANNEE AND NORTHWESTERN
COLUMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT...
At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dowling Park to 9 miles northeast of
Perry. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dowling Park, Newburn, Luraville, Houston, and Live Oak.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3026 8325 3026 8324 3031 8321 3035 8321
3035 8319 3036 8319 3031 8273 3008 8308
3009 8311 3011 8312 3010 8314 3011 8316
3010 8318 3011 8322 3017 8323 3018 8325
3023 8324 3023 8325 3025 8324
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 275DEG 29KT 3030 8318 3020 8347
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KBPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
605 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0555 PM Hail 1 S Ponte Vedra Beach 30.23N 81.39W
04/11/2025 E0.25 Inch St. Johns FL Public
Reported by public on X, pea size hail.
&&
SCCPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
608 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0538 PM Hail 3 N Sanderson 30.30N 82.27W
04/11/2025 E0.25 Inch Baker FL Broadcast Media
&&
SCCThe Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 9 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:09 UTC.
7 hail, 3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A snapped pine tree fell on a home damaging the stucco along Sycamore St in Dinsmore.
Nickel to penny size hail was reported in Newberry.
A mesonet site measure a wind gust of 60 mph.
The AWOS at Naval Station Mayport measured a wind gust of 61 mph.
Slightly larger than golf ball size hail was observed.
Golf ball size hail was observed near the intersection of NW 36th Place and NW 47th Terrace.
There were numerous reports of nickel to slightly larger than golf ball size hail reported across Gainesville city limits.
A spotter shared images measuring hail of 2.50 inches (tennis ball) and 1.50 inches (ping pong ball) near the intersection of NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Avenue.
The public shared photos of hail up to golf ball size near the intersection of NW 34th Street and N 39th Street at a residence.
The public reported about hen egg (2 inch) size hail near Waldo Road and State Road 24 near NE 96th Avenue.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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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: 1245917, 1244534, 1244541, 1244542, 1244535, 1244536, 1244537, 1244538, 1244539, 1244540.