High Wind — Northwest Cocke, Tennessee

2013-02-26 · Northwest Cocke, Tennessee

Event narrative

Dispatch personnel reported several trees downed by high wind in the foothills area but especially in the Cosby area 5 miles southeast of Newport.

Wider weather episode

A deep area of low pressure moved into the region increasing the pressure gradient resulting in high non-thunderstorm wind over the area. The damaging wind was primarily across the higher elevations and foothills. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed by the wind. A few buildings were also damaged. Measured wind gusts of 71 mph was recorded at the Cove Mountain wind tower. In addition, a gust of 64 mph was measured at the wind tower at the UT Biology Field Station at Greenbrier. Finally, a wind gust of 58 mph was measured at the wind tower at the Camp Creek Elementary School in Camp Creek.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 431728. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.