The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 10 weather-related deaths in the past week after several days of severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding across Tennessee.
The death toll doubled in two days.
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5 victims are confirmed in McNairy County, two in Fayette County and one each in Carroll, Obion and Tipton counties.
The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville has activated a Level 3 – State of Emergency Saturday, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency announced in a release.
Nearly 62,000 were without power in Middle Tennessee just before 6 p.m. Saturday after the National Weather Service said at least one likely tornado touched down in Cross Plains, The Tennessean reported.
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Flooding risk remains across Middle Tennessee
Areas prone to flooding in Montgomery and Obion counties have issued voluntary evacuations ahead of a new band of severe weather.
Threats of heavy rain and major flooding persists throughout the weekend with the highest rainfall amounts, up to 8 inches of rain, expected in the northwestern part of the region.
NWS says the risk of severe weather in Middle Tennessee is expected from 3-10 p.m.
Officials are urging residents to listen to any local guidance issued.
Community shelters are available in impacted areas. For the most up to date shelter locations, visit TEMA’s website.
Storm debris, ponding lead to warnings about road conditions
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says crews are working to clear reported debris on several roadways in West Tennessee.
In Middle Tennessee, I-40 eastbound near mile marker 141 was closed due to tree limbs and other debris. A TDOT official said it was expected to be cleared by 7:15 p.m.
Roads may be impacted by debris or flooding. Before you get behind the wheel, check road conditions on TDOT’s Smartway map.
Katie Nixon can be reached at knixon@gannett.com.
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