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A squall line is a fast moving band of heavy wind, heavy rain, and usually lightning. May spawn water spouts/tornados.

btw--the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed due to high winds. Local reports indicate wind gusts 45-55 mph during the last squall.

Got it, thank you for the explanation. Yikes we were in Hernando, FL a few years ago when I believe squalls came through, and a nearby town got hit with a rogue tornado, scattering a bunch of small airplanes and other things. I remember it was April 1st... Maybe 2010, 2011?

We had visited you, then went up to visit my in-laws. They had to close the Sunshine Skyway Bridge then as well.

I remember freaking out watching the local weather coverage on TV... They kept talking about hurricane and tornado "watch boxes", and this county and that county. I had no idea where or what each county was, lol. Scary stuff. For me anyway... I'm not used to these type of storms.

I hope everyone in Florida stays safe!