Thunderstorm Wind — Putnam, Tennessee

2023-07-01 · near Baxter, Putnam, Tennessee

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and powerlines in the Baxter area as well as across Putnam County. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms tracked eastward across Middle Tennessee early in the afternoon of July 1, 2023. With an abundant amount of instability in place, these thunderstorms quickly became severe with damaging winds the primary threat. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common as they marched eastward and numerous reports were received of downed trees and powerlines. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Otherwise, excessive heat across portions of the area continued as a few locations reported heat index values exceeding 110 degrees until the thunderstorms arrived.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1098137. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.