Storms that formed into a line track from southwest to northeast up the Tennessee Valley. Within this line, some stronger embedded storms produced straight line wind damage and weak, short-lived tornadoes.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 13:14:00 to 12-JAN-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed west of Dandridge and crossed Deep Springs
Road. It dissipated on the east side of Deep Springs Road near
Ranch Road. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 13:26:00 to 12-JAN-23 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS LAKE NORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Harrison Ferry Road and moved east-northeast
toward Highway 25E. It crossed the highway, resulting in downed trees and
power lines before dissipating on the east side of Highway 25E. Maximum estimated wind speeds were around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 10:01:00 to 12-JAN-23 10:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 12:09:00 to 12-JAN-23 12:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPECT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 12:54:00 to 12-JAN-23 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE FOREST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down, some onto power lines and blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 12:55:00 to 12-JAN-23 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYNARDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 13:03:00 to 12-JAN-23 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSEND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 13:54:00 to 12-JAN-23 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUSCULUM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Shingles were blown off roofs and trees were blown down in the Tusculum area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 12:45:00 to 12-JAN-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANDLER
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 69 mph wind gust was measured at McGee Tyson Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 13:17:00 to 12-JAN-23 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANDRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were measured by a trained spotter, who also reported shingles blown off a roof and a large tree blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 14:19:00 to 12-JAN-23 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TRI)TRI CITY ARPT B
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the Tri-Cities Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 13:30:00 to 12-JAN-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A portion of the roof was blown off of Newport Grammar School, and some windows were broken. One student sustained a minor injury.

Tornado in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 12-JAN-23 11:50:00 to 12-JAN-23 11:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECATUR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight-line winds blew down trees and caused minor outbuilding damage near Decatur Creek and Goodfield Road. Then, a tornado developed just southwest of the corner of Sharp Road and Highway 58. It tracked northeast across Highway 58, and ended just south of Crestview Lane. Maximum winds were estimated at 75 mph.