A strong low pressure system moved northeast out of the Lower Mississippi Valley through the Upper Ohio Valley dragging a cold front through the Southern Appalachians. The strong wind field associated with the deep low pressure system generated numerous downed trees across the region. Some convective gusts also developed with a few thunderstorms during the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 07:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A few power lines were reported down one mile southwest of Sweetwater.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 07:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down in the vicinity of Greenback.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 07:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRAGUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a church in Farragut due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 08:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A barn/storage structure were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 08:16:00 to 24-FEB-16 08:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 08:40:00 to 24-FEB-16 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several power lines and trees were reported down along Lee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 08:40:00 to 24-FEB-16 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A few trees and power lines were reported down in the northern part of Knox County.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 08:40:00 to 24-FEB-16 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYNARDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A barn was damaged along Little Valley Road.

High Wind in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 03:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 78 mph wind gust was measured at the Camp Creek wind tower.

High Wind in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down countywide.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were reported down in Gray. One of the trees fell onto a home.

High Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees and power lines were reported down.

High Wind in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down across the county. Minor structural damage was reported at a church in Flag Pond.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in NORTHWEST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were reported down across the county resulting in several road closures.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 24-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A gust to 59 mph was recorded four miles west southwest of Roan Mountain.