A deep area of low pressure moved into the region increasing the pressure gradient resulting in high non-thunderstorm wind over the area. The damaging wind was primarily across the higher elevations and foothills. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed by the wind.  A few buildings were also damaged.  Measured wind gusts of 71 mph was recorded at the Cove Mountain wind tower. In addition, a gust of 64 mph was measured at the wind tower at the UT Biology Field Station at Greenbrier.  Finally, a wind gust of 58 mph was measured at the wind tower at the Camp Creek Elementary School in Camp Creek.

High Wind in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch personnel reported several trees downed by high wind in the foothills area but especially in the Cosby area 5 miles southeast of Newport.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 64 mph was measured by the wind tower at the UT biology field station at Greenbrier 2 miles east Gatlinburg.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A gust of 71 mph was measured at the wind tower at Cove Mountain 2 west of Gatlinburg in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

High Wind in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported high wind downed several trees in the Neva and Trade areas.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch personnel reported several trees downed by high wind in the foothills area but especially in the Cosby area 5 miles southeast of Newport.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 10:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 58 mph was measured by the NOAA wind tower at Camp Creek Elementary School at Camp Creek.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park service personnel reported 2 trees downed by high wind along the Cave Cove Loop Road.  An additional 2 trees were downed by high wind along Laurel Creek Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported high wind downed a couple of trees around the foothills 2 miles north of Embreeville.

High Wind in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported high wind downed several trees in the Erwin area.

High Wind in NORTHWEST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported high wind downed several trees across the county.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported high wind downed several trees across the county.

High Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 12:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Someone from the public reported high wind downed several trees along Denton Valley Road near the Jacobs Creek Job Corps site.

High Wind in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper personnel reported high wind did property damage and  power outages countywide. The damage included a metal roof to a barn that was damaged.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper personnel reported high wind did property damage and power outages countywide. In Cosby, the damage included a sign in front of a restaurant. Another building was damaged in Reidtown.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 26-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch personnel reported a couple of trees downed by high wind in the Tellico Plains area.