Thunderstorm Wind in Polk County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind May 9, 2024 · Polk County, Tennessee

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A dozen large trees, all located in the same location on private property, were felled by severe straight line thunderstorm winds. Near to this location a separate tree fell and took out 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 Ball Play (35.0490, -84.6979).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1183511. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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