Winds Bring Down Trees, Power Lines Around UC Friday Afternoon

Another afternoon of strong thunderstorms produced more trees down across the Upper Cumberland.

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts over 50mph brought down trees and power lines in White County including Turntable Road, Breeding Drive and in several spots around Sparta. Power lines came down along Buffalo Valley Road in Cookeville. Intense lightning also reported.

Overton County Emergency Management reported trees blocking roads in both the Hanging Limb area and the Vines Ridge Community as of 4:45pm Friday. Some of the damage in the Hanging Limb area extended into the Clarkrange area.

Some of the strongest winds impacted Van Buren County late in the 4:00 hour.

More storms are possible Friday night into Saturday before the region dries out slightly and cools off Sunday and Monday.