High Wind — Campbell, Tennessee

2023-03-03 · Campbell, Tennessee

Event narrative

Over 75 trees were reported to have blown down around La Follette. One tree fell on a man riding a motorcycle. He died from his injuries.

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1077176. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.