A deep area of low pressure produced a strong gradient across east East Tennessee resulting in high non-thunderstorm winds over the area.  Damaging winds occurred across the higher elevations with gusts as high as 93 mph reported.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 20:45:00 to 01-FEB-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 93 mph (81 knot) wind gust was measured at the Cove Mountain fire tower near Gatlinburg.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 21:30:00 to 02-FEB-11 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 76 mph (66 knot) wind gust was measured at the English Mountain ETOS near Sevierville.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A highway department reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm in Hartford...Rio...Long Branch and along the foothills.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A highway department reported a large barn was downed by non-thunderstorm winds at Cosby along with damage to several commercial rental cabins.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park service personnel reported a few trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds on Highway 441 near Gatlinburg.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds along the Nolichucky River in the foothills of the mountains.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park service personnel reported  a few trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in Cades Cove and Loop Road near Townsend.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds around the Roan Mountain area.

High Wind in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported several big trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in Shady Valley.

High Wind in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds along the foothills....including Tellico Plains and Coker Creek.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported around 40 trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in the foothills area of Greene County.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 01-FEB-11 18:15:00 to 01-FEB-11 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 78 mph (68 knot) wind gust was measured at the NOAA wind tower in Camp Creek.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds along the foothills....including Tellico Plains and Coker Creek.

High Wind in NORTHWEST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported around 40 trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in the foothills area of Greene County.