Strong low pressure system moved northeast from Middle Tennessee into Southeast Kentucky with line of thunderstorms developing just ahead of front. Instability was low so convection was low topped. Most of the wind damage in this event was straight line in character. However, closer to surface low, the environment was more conducive to the development of rotating storms and an EF1 tornado touched down at Big Stone Gap in Southwest Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 13:15:00 to 04-MAR-08 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICKAMAUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 13:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down in Dayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were reported down across the county around 330 pm edt.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 14:50:00 to 04-MAR-08 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ASH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

One large tree was reported down at Cherry Bottom between Caryville  and Lake City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 14:55:00 to 04-MAR-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORDTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

One large tree was reported down at La Follette.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 14:58:00 to 04-MAR-08 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 15:10:00 to 04-MAR-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYNARDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 17:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLISON MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees were reported down at Piney Flats.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 13:50:00 to 04-MAR-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD PATTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down at the intersection of Dentville Road and Linsdale road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 13:55:00 to 04-MAR-08 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One large tree was reported down in Ocoee.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 14:15:00 to 04-MAR-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down at Paint Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 14:18:00 to 04-MAR-08 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down on Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 14:18:00 to 04-MAR-08 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down across the west half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 15:02:00 to 04-MAR-08 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on a mobile home five miles north northwest of
Townsend resulting in the death of one resident.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 17:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSON CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Three power poles were snapped and downed by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAR-08 14:32:00 to 04-MAR-08 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and power lines were reported down on Virtue rd.