A strong pressure gradient produced high winds across much of East Tennessee through the day on March 3rd. During the afternoon, a line of showers and thunderstorms crossed the area, associated with a cold front. Numerous trees were blown down with the gradient winds and the thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 14:40:00 to 03-MAR-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down on Highway 11 between Riceville and Calhoun.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 16:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

It was reported that the Greene County Highway Department cleared at least 20 trees from roadways. There were also approximately 1,300 power outages and numerous power poles down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 12:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLOVER HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down near Jasper.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 12:45:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIFFITH CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on top of Whitwell Mountain along Highway 108.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 12:50:00 to 03-MAR-23 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNLAP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down around Dunlap and western portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 14:45:00 to 03-MAR-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 14:10:00 to 03-MAR-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RATHBURN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:01:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were uprooted and snapped, and a roof was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:17:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: VONORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAGIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down in northeast Madisonville, off Stinnett Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAGIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down in northeast Madisonville, off Stinnett Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:48:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANDRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down in the Dandridge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:26:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANDLER
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The wind gust was measured by the ASOS at McGee Tyson Airport.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 85.00 MG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The wind gust was measured at Cove Mountain.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-23 14:38:00 to 01-MAR-23 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

The wind gust was measured on a private weather station in Walland.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-23 16:15:00 to 01-MAR-23 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured at the Camp Creek wind tower.

High Wind in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Over 75 trees were reported to have blown down around La Follette. One tree fell on a man riding a motorcycle. He died from his injuries.

High Wind in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 14:15:00 to 03-MAR-23 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The wind gust was measured at the airport (KRZR).

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 15:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALCOA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was reported to have fallen on a woman in a vehicle. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOUNTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in Blountville.