Thunderstorm Wind — Rhea, Tennessee

2020-03-29 · near Watts Bar Lake South, Rhea, Tennessee

Event narrative

Widespread wind damage with many downed trees and damage to some homes and vehicles was reported. Time was estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A deepening low pressure system moved into the Great Lakes while dragging a strong cold front into the Southern Appalachian region. Widespread storm damage was reported from straight line winds impacting Central East and Northeast Tennessee. Instability was limited with this event however, shear was quite strong.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 873817. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.