Thunderstorm Wind in Blount County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind May 23, 2024 · Blount County, Tennessee

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A large tree was felled by severe thunderstorm winds. Additionally, roof shingles from the church next door were stripped off the roof. A personal weather station recorded a 60 mph wind gust during the storm.

The wider storm

An upper trough coupled with a strong jet streak allowed for a severe thunderstorm to produce damaging winds in East Tennessee.

Began near Binfield (35.7100, -84.0600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1178701. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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