Thunderstorm Wind — Blount, Tennessee

2023-03-03 · near Chandler, Blount, Tennessee

Event narrative

The wind gust was measured by the ASOS at McGee Tyson Airport.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient produced high winds across much of East Tennessee through the day on March 3rd. During the afternoon, a line of showers and thunderstorms crossed the area, associated with a cold front. Numerous trees were blown down with the gradient winds and the thunderstorm winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1077172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.