Thunderstorm Wind in Blount County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind May 6, 2024 · Blount County, Tennessee

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous reports of trees downed by thunderstorm winds across Blount county. Strongest winds affected Alcoa and Maryville.

The wider storm

An upper level trough moved over East Tennessee and surrounding areas, helping spark scattered severe thunderstorms, which produced a handful of large hail and severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Began near Bungalow Town (35.7700, -83.9800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1176253. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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