Thunderstorm Wind in Rhea County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind March 16, 2026 · Rhea County, Tennessee

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

The wider storm

A strong cold front produced a low end squall line of thunderstorms, which in turn produced several reports of damaging winds. After the cold front's passage, a much colder airmass moved in and snow showers developed, leading to light snowfall for much of northeastern Tennessee.

Began near Washington (35.5400, -84.9000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324492. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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