High Wind — Southeast Greene, Tennessee

2019-01-23 · Southeast Greene, Tennessee

Event narrative

An 85 mph wind gust was measured at the Camp Creek wind tower two miles south of Camp Creek. This strong gust damage the roof of the Camp Creek Elementary School.

Wider weather episode

A strong south to southwesterly low level jet accompanied the approach of a deep low pressure system. The mountain wave acceleration of the wind across the Southern Appalachians generated very strong, damaging winds to the lee of the higher terrain.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 798762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.