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Officials confirm ten weather-related fatalities from recent severe storms

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Department of Health has reported and confirmed 10 weather-related fatalities.

  • Five in McNairy
  • Two in Fayette
  • One in Carroll
  • One in Obion
  • One in Tipton

Montgomery and Obion counties have issued voluntary evacuations in areas that are prone to flooding.
We have very limited information at this time and will update once we learn more.

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