El Nino

When enough daytime heating takes place, namely over central and southeast Florida, thunderstorms can begin to produce damaging wind gusts, hail and perhaps an isolated tornado during the midday, afternoon and early evening hours.
It will be interesting to see if colder than average Gulf of Mexico water temperatures at present plays a role the magnitude and number of severe thunderstorms across the nation this spring. The slightly cooler less moist air, combined with a weakening El Niño could reduce the strength and number of storms.