Thunderstorm Wind — Morgan, Tennessee

2025-03-15 · near Stowers, Morgan, Tennessee

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm downburst of wind caused bales of hay to be strewn and blown across a field, with several farm outbuildings suffering heavy damage. Mennonite community impacted and quickly repaired the damage.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper trough and low pressure system helped generate a powerful low level jet of winds that led to both high wind reports and wind damage. However, potential energy in the atmosphere was lacking, with severe storms only generating a handful of damage reports and funnel clouds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1244764. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.