A deepening low pressure system moved into the Great Lakes while dragging a strong cold front into the Southern Appalachian region. Widespread storm damage was reported from straight line winds impacting Central East and Northeast Tennessee. Instability was limited with this event however, shear was quite strong.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 03:20:00 to 29-MAR-20 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENMARY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees down across the southern end of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 03:30:00 to 29-MAR-20 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down across the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 02:35:00 to 29-MAR-20 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAGLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Many trees were reported down near Fredonia Mountain around state route 399. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 02:49:00 to 29-MAR-20 02:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMER CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down along Summer City road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 02:55:00 to 29-MAR-20 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUMINARY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reported down along Shut In Gap road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:05:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A trampoline was picked up and thrown across the road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:05:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A storage building was blown over and moved across a road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:05:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees and large tree limbs were reported down with some downed on a home. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:07:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CLAIR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Windows were blown out of a residence. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:10:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATTS BAR LAKE SOUTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread wind damage with many downed trees and damage to some homes and vehicles was reported. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:25:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL BLUFF
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

At least 50 to 75 reported trees downed across the county with the majority occurring east of Kingston and south of the Tennessee River. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:30:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down east of Kingston. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:45:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT LOUDOUN LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

County dispatch reports a few small trees downed near the Lakeland Drive area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:46:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: COWARDS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down with numerous power outages across the western part of the county. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:53:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE GRASS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were downed around the Ebenezer and Northshore area of West Knoxville. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 04:57:00 to 29-MAR-20 04:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRAGUT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed onto a home in the Kingston Woods area in West Knoxville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:00:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALNWICK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down on railroad tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:00:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Many trees were reported down across the southern portion of the county. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:07:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A metal roof was peeled from a business at the corner of Lincoln and Eagleton roads. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:09:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE FOREST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:10:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were broken off.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:12:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down in Jefferson City and the surrounding vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:15:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were reported down around the Maryville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:15:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNGALOW TOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down in Alcoa and the surrounding area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:15:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:20:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

In the Seven Oaks neighborhood in Alpha, some tree branches had fallen, at least two lawn chairs were blown around. Power outages occurred with the convective line in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:22:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reported down in the Morristown historic district. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:25:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANDRIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down in Dandridge and the surrounding area. Power outages occurred at this time in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:30:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEEDMORE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted and broken off low on the trunk on St. Clair Road in Whitesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:41:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAVELLY HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

In the area, damage reports included downed wooden fences, a 25 pound clay pot flipped over, large branches were snapped off trees, a mailbox post was snapped in half, siding and shingles were torn from area homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATCHERTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down in the Wears Valley area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 to 29-MAR-20 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down in the Seymour area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 06:00:00 to 29-MAR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWARD HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was uprooted and downed across the road. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 06:05:00 to 29-MAR-20 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was reported down across a road in the Sulphur Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 06:26:00 to 29-MAR-20 06:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were reported down near Bluff City.