A storm system pushed through the metro area on Christmas Eve and delivered a Christmas chill for Northeast Florida.
But the heavy rain and storms that moved rapidly across the area late Thursday afternoon/early evening left behind damage to some areas.
First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh said wind gusts were measured as high as 60 mph in some neighborhoods.
Action News Jax has received several photos and videos as the storm made its way through our area, knocking down trees and causing power outages.
See below:
Several homes were impacted by a possible tornado in Bradford County just south of Starke.
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On scene of what was a possible tornado in Bradford County just south of Starke. Several homes were impacted. EMS tells me Red Cross is helping these families find somewhere to stay. Thankfully there were no injuries. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/xZKaFTDw9T
— Robert Grant (@RobertANJax) December 25, 2020
Action News Jax’s Robert Grant captured video of a strong band of wind and rain that moved through the Baymeadows area near I-295.
#firstalertwx @WOKVNews https://t.co/MOaBYSLXb0
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) December 25, 2020
A strong band of wind and rain just moved through Baymeadows. This is the Winn Dixie parking lot. Thankfully no people or cars were hit. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/ladu4DakIc
— Robert Grant (@RobertANJax) December 25, 2020
A local nonprofit sanctuary for rescue dogs in Callahan was impacted by the storms when a tree fell on the kennels.
A tree fell down on Central Parkway in Jacksonville, just north of the University of North Florida’s campus.
Beach and Central Pkwy tree blocking the road. pic.twitter.com/JNf87vGyJ5
— Alyssa Pejic (@AlyssaPejicWx) December 25, 2020
#firstalertwx pretty large tree down on Central Parkway, Duval Co just north of UNF campus @WOKVNews @NWSJacksonville pic.twitter.com/HzDiXdZIGv
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) December 25, 2020
A viewer shared a video of the rain coming down on Jacksonville’s Westside.
#firstalertwx https://t.co/IBFG7n3Nim
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) December 24, 2020
Pictures show storm debris in Lake City.
#firstalertwx from Jody Hartman, Lake City, Fl/ Columbia Co @WOKVNews @NWSJacksonville pic.twitter.com/1842lZ051t
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) December 25, 2020
The Melrose fire department in Putnam County cleaned up storm damage while crews worked to restore power.
#firstalertwx Melrose FD, Putnam Co. cleaning up Christmas Eve storm damage while power crews work to restore power @NWSJacksonville pic.twitter.com/DOuIM5mRTt
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) December 25, 2020
Meteorologist Alyssa Pejic captured a video when a line of storms were over Beach Boulevard near our station.
The line of storms are over Beach Blvd! Here is a video outside our station.#FirstAlertWx pic.twitter.com/j3x79CR5ko
— Alyssa Pejic (@AlyssaPejicWx) December 25, 2020
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