A strong pressure gradient brought non-thunderstorm damaging winds to the higher elevations of east Tennessee on the 17th.  Strong winds in the valley was responsible for one death in Loudon County.

Strong Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 11:30:00 to 17-FEB-08 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Knoxville News Sentinel newspaper reported a 63 year old man died when  a tree on a hillside was pushed by strong winds and fell on his vehicle as he was traveling west on Vonroe Road in Loudon County.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 07:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds around the foothills.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 07:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park officials reported numerous trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds on Cades Cove Loop Road.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park officials reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in the Park headquarters area.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 09:44:00 to 17-FEB-08 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park officials reported a wind gust to 58 mph (50 knots) at the RAWS observation site at Coker Creek.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported 2 trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in the Wildwood area.

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 06:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Greeneville Sun newspaper reported non-thunderstorm winds caused damage to the roof of the South Greene High School in Greenville.  A construction trailer and sign at the school was also damaged.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 07:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds near Greystone.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 11:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park officials reported a wind gust to 90 mph (78 knots) at the Cove Mountain observation station.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park officials reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds across the Foothills Parkway.