Severe Storms Hit Central Tennessee, Leaving Six Dead
Severe storms wreaked havoc in central Tennessee on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives and causing extensive damage to homes and businesses in multiple cities.
According to county officials, three individuals, including a child, lost their lives when a tornado struck Montgomery County, located north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line. Additionally, 23 people were treated for injuries at hospitals in Montgomery County.
The Nashville Emergency Operation Center also reported that three more individuals lost their lives due to severe storms in the city.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is currently engaged in search and rescue efforts as they continue to deal with the aftermath of the disaster.
"We've been hit very hard by a tornado here in Clarksville and Montgomery County," expressed Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden in a video shared on social media.
Golden further stated, "We still have a lot of power lines down, and there are many areas that remain unsafe."
Tornado Strikes Tennessee and Kentucky
Residents were urged to remain indoors as emergency responders assessed the situation.
"Given the extensive damage throughout the community, it is crucial that we provide assistance to families in desperate need," stated Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts in a video message.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office issued a statement earlier, confirming that a tornado had touched down around 2 p.m. local time, causing damage to numerous homes.
A local high school has been designated as a shelter for affected individuals.
According to PowerOutage.us, over 76,000 customers in Tennessee are currently without power. The city of Springfield, located approximately 30 miles east of Clarksville, has reported a complete power outage and advised residents to avoid traveling.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings in Tennessee and plans to assess the area where a suspected tornado struck in Kentucky.
This storm occurred almost two years after a devastating series of tornadoes, which resulted in 41 tornadoes across several states, including 16 in Tennessee and eight in Kentucky. Kentucky alone witnessed 81 fatalities.
