Video, photos: Tornadoes and storms sweep across Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Photos and videos show destruction from a strong line of storms sweeping through Arkansas and Tennessee on Wednesday. WREG crews captured photos and video footage of the aftermath in Selmer, Tennessee, early Thursday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol shared a video of state troopers, McNairy...
Road closures due to flooding as severe weather moves through Middle Tennessee
With Thursday's severe weather, there are road closures across the region. This is a live page and will be updated as we receive more closures.
TN Death Toll 8, and rising
Tennessee – The storms that swept across the Volunteer State took at least 8 lives, all are in West Tennessee. Tennessee Emergency Management (TEMA) continues to follow data from across the state. Tornadoes claimed a life in both Obion and Hardeman counties. Four storm related deaths were reported by...
Interstates closed in Tennessee today after line of intense storms overnight
Several interstates are experiencing road closures today after a series of intense storms moved through Tennessee overnight. The storms passed through Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night, April 2nd. Storms, high winds, and flash flooding are expected to continue through Thursday, April 3rd. As of 8:05 a.m. CST,...
‘Monster’ Midwest tornadoes kill three as terrifying pictures map trail of devastation
Pictures show the devastation left after tornadoes and violent storms tore through parts of the South and Midwest leaving three dead. Debris was thrown thousands of feet into the air and reports suggest entire buildings including an elementary school 'gone.'. The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two...
Bill requiring immigrants without legal status to leave Tennessee in 72 hours shelved until...
A bill creating a new state crime for immigrants illegally present in Tennessee – punishable by incarceration followed by a 72-hour notice to vacate the state – has been deferred until 2026. The move to table the controversial measure Wednesday in the Senate State and Local Government Committee came at the request of...
List of public storm shelters in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With severe storms and flooding risks expected the rest of the week, it’s important to identify your family’s safe place. Storm shelters are located throughout Tennessee. Below are ones that are open to the public in Middle Tennessee at this moment. Hickman County. Nunnelly...
Gov. Lee declares State of Emergency as severe weather enters Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Sheehan have issued a State of Emergency as severe weather moves into the Volunteer State Wednesday evening. Lee has also requested an Emergency Declaration for Tennessee ahead of the forecasted severe weather. “The...
Midstate schools announce closures, delays ahead of severe weather
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some Midstate schools have announced closures or delays ahead of the severe weather that’s set to impact the area beginning Wednesday night. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move into Middle Tennessee early Wednesday evening. Bill Rice Christian Academy Opening 2 Hours Late...
Tennessee tornado warnings, power outages: Track the latest damage as storm moves across the...
A powerful storm system will bring several life-threatening weather hazards to the Mid-South starting Wednesday night, including the threat of flash flooding and tornados, warns the National Weather Service. The greater Memphis area is under a tornado watch until midnight as fast moving storms move across the...