A strong cold front moved through the Southern Appalachians around mid day impacting much of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia resulting in widespread wind damage. The air mass in advance of the front was associated with only weak instability. However, the wind field was very strong with favorable directional shear in a small part of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. In this environment, a weak, short lived tornado formed across Northeast Tennessee. Farther south, in Central East Tennessee, straight line winds downed a large tree onto a vehicle resulting in a fatality.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:45:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURPHY MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Intermittent wind damage occurred along the path
from New Tazewell to Tazewell before the tornado began a
continuous path near Hillside Drive. The path ended ENE of Carter
Lane. This tornado either damaged, downed, or completely uprooted
numerous trees. A couple barns and outbuildings were collapsed in
the vicinity of Cedar Fork Road and Carter Lane. In addition,
there was primarily roof damage to multiple structures in its
path.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 09:45:00 to 31-OCT-19 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were downed along Laddridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A barn roof was ripped off, a pole barn flattened, and multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:04:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell onto a home causing extensive damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:15:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORRIS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were downed on Pine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:25:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLS XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported down on Dick Lonas Road near the intersection with Amherst Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYNARDVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:40:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW TAZEWELL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:40:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAZEWELL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:50:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:55:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down along Cline Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 10:55:00 to 31-OCT-19 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT HOREB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down along East Dumplin Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORN HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMBROUGH XRD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down on Valley Home Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAG BRANCH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was down on Asheville Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DULANEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One tree was down on Warrensburg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was reported down on Reed Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 11:40:00 to 31-OCT-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSON STORE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-19 22:24:00 to 31-OCT-19 22:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A van was crushed by a fallen tree in the South bound lane of Broadway Street near Jacksboro Pike. A male occupant in the vehicle died a short time later due to his injuries from the downed tree.