CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. — One person has died in the Lone Mountain area after a tree fell on a car during severe weather Wednesday morning, Claiborne County Mayor Joe Brooks posted online.
The Claiborne County Sheriff Bob Brooks identified that person as 22-year-old Bryce Edward Hentnick. Brooks also told 10News that the incident happened on Lone Mountain Road in New Tazewell.
Brooks said straight-line winds in the Speedwell area along Highway 63 took down several trees and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is working to get them cleared.
Strong storms, including powerful winds and tennis ball-sized hail, hit the area Wednesday morning. More severe weather is expected Wednesday night.
Brooks asked Claiborne County citizens to use caution when driving and avoid standing water.