Thunderstorm Wind in Blount County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind May 8, 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

Trees and powerlines were blown down by potent thunderstorm winds across the county, putting most of downtown Maryville out of power. Additionally a tree caught fire due to downed powerlines.

The wider storm

A cutoff low over the North Plains, coupled with intense winds aloft and a cold front at the surface, helped spawn multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms that produced hail, flash flooding, and damaging winds to East Tennessee.

Began near Oakhurst (35.7600, -83.9600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1176330. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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