Thunderstorm Wind — Blount, Tennessee

2024-05-08 · near Oakhurst, Blount, Tennessee

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1176330. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.