At least four people have died after severe storms moved across the state early Thursday morning.
A 48-year-old man was pronounced dead after a tornado flipped a trailer in Fayette County, Tennessee. The man’s 16-year-old daughter later died at a hospital.
Deaths have also been reported in McNairy County and Obion County.
The Nashville Fire Department announced that they are “responding to several flooding and water rescue calls after the overnight storms.” The department advised residents to “avoid flooded roads,” “watch for downed trees and debris,” and “slow down” to allow first responders space to work.
According to a report from WNC, the storms left Mayor Curtis Lane of Grand Junction trapped after a tree fell on his home. The entire city was left without electricity, the report noted.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R) wrote on X that she is “praying for all those impacted by the severe storms in Tennessee” and advised residents to “follow guidance from local and state officials” as storms continue moving across the state.
Ahead of the storms, Governor Bill Lee (R) and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan issued a State of Emergency, allowing the state to “take measures to protect citizens and expedite assistance, including mobilizing resources and coordinating responses,” a news statement read.
“We encourage all Tennesseans to make a safety plan, heed local guidance, & follow key updates from @TennesseeEMA amid the inclement weather,” Lee wrote.
A tornado also touched Arkansas, leaving 22 counties damaged. No fatalities have been reported, although four people were confirmed to have been injured.
This is a developing story.
