Strong Wind — Coffee, Tennessee

2024-09-12 · Coffee, Tennessee

Event narrative

Strong winds from the remnants of tropical cyclone Francine downed a large tree limb on Maple Hill Drive, barely missing a vehicle, in Tullahoma. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024, and then moved into the southeast United States. While its path remained to the west of Middle Tennessee, heavy rainbands did bring rain to portions of the area. The highest rain amounts were received across the southwest, particularly in Lawrence County which caused minor flooding in the area. A few strong wind gusts were also reported which caused minor tree damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203333. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.