Thunderstorm Wind in White County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind July 1, 2023 · White County, Tennessee

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree near a home along McMinnville Highway. The tree also caused powerlines to fall which started a fire. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Doyle (35.8502, -85.5121).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1098139. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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