A strong low pressure system moved northeast out of the Midwest into the Eastern Great Lakes while pulling colder air southeast across the Southern Appalachian region. Severe convection developed ahead of the front generating wind gusts strong enough to down trees and produce some limited structural damage to homes. The damage reports were mainly over the higher Cumberland Plateau terrain.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-18 23:30:00 to 03-APR-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-18 23:36:00 to 03-APR-18 23:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORDTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down. One of the trees damaged a home as it fell. Additionally, a roof was blown off of a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-18 23:45:00 to 03-APR-18 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 00:24:00 to 04-APR-18 00:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree fell onto a home in Lenoir City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 00:25:00 to 04-APR-18 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND LICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were reported down near Cedar Grove Marina off Highway 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 00:30:00 to 04-APR-18 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CLAIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down in the community of Muddy Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 00:35:00 to 04-APR-18 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAZEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down across the county. A home was damaged in Tazewell due to one of these fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 00:40:00 to 04-APR-18 00:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICKAMAUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 00:50:00 to 04-APR-18 00:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 01:05:00 to 04-APR-18 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON ESTATES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

One tree was downed on Old Andrew Johnson Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 01:15:00 to 04-APR-18 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down in the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 01:15:00 to 04-APR-18 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-18 01:39:00 to 04-APR-18 01:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETTYJOHNS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto a home off Mountain View Avenue.