High Wind — Southeast Carter, Tennessee

2016-02-24 · Southeast Carter, Tennessee

Event narrative

A gust to 59 mph was recorded four miles west southwest of Roan Mountain.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved northeast out of the Lower Mississippi Valley through the Upper Ohio Valley dragging a cold front through the Southern Appalachians. The strong wind field associated with the deep low pressure system generated numerous downed trees across the region. Some convective gusts also developed with a few thunderstorms during the event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 617483. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.