Thunderstorm Wind — Wilson, Tennessee

2024-09-24 · near Suggs Creek, Wilson, Tennessee

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree over Logue Road in Rural Hill. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front that moved eastward through Middle Tennessee on September 24, 2024. With plenty of instability and wind shear, these thunderstorms strengthened and became severe through the afternoon and evening. Damaging winds were the primary threat with numerous reports of downed trees and powerlines received. The most significant damage was reported in Ethridge where severe winds caused a tent to collapse, injuring three people. Some hail reports were received as well, but these were mostly less than one inch in diameter.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207124. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.