A strong low pressure tracked across east Tennessee bringing damaging non-thunderstorm winds to the area late in the day 24th and into the overnight hours on the 25th. The strongest winds occurred over the higher elevations.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 24-DEC-09 16:30:00 to 24-DEC-09 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 73 mph (63 kt) measured gust was recorded at the ATDD at the Camp Creek tower.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park service officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm across the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

High Wind in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm across Wears Valley and Gatlinburg.

High Wind in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.  The worst hit area was Tellico Plains.

High Wind in WEST POLK, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in EAST POLK, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported many trees downed by non thunderstorm winds near Mountain City.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed by non thunderstorm winds near Embreeville.

High Wind in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.  The worst hit area was Tellico Plains.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm in the vicinity of Tallassee and Calderwood Highway.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 25-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed by non thunderstorm winds in Hampton, Stony Creek and on Roan Mountain.