A strong pressure gradient across east Tennessee brought windy conditions over the mountains as a storm system moved across the midwest part of the U.S.

High Wind in NORTHWEST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 10:30:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Elizabethton Star newspaper reported at least 15 trees and many powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  A mobile home in Elizabethton was blown off its foundation.  Several homes...businesses and outbuildings in Elizabethton were also damaged.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 10:30:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Elizabethton Star newspaper reported at least 15 trees and many powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 10:15:00 to 02-DEC-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported one tree was downed by non-thunderstorm winds east of Maryville.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 10:20:00 to 02-DEC-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A trained spotter reported one tree was downed by non-thunderstorm winds southwest of Maryville.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Greeneville Sun newspaper reported many trees and powerlines were downed by non-thunderstorm winds in the southeast portions of the county.  More than 2000 utility customers lost power.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 10:30:00 to 02-DEC-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds near Gatlinburg.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees and a few powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds across the southern portions of the county.

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

High Wind in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (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 across the eastern one-third of the county.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several large trees uprooted and downed by non-thunderstorm winds in Hartford.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The NOAA ATDD site at Camp Creek measured a non-thunderstorm wind gust at 81 mph (70 knots).

High Wind in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 02-DEC-09 10:30:00 to 02-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Johnson City Free Press newspaper reported many trees and and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  Several homes...businesses and outbuildings in Erwin were also damaged.