Tornadoes ravaged Tennessee. They are killed

American state Tennessee was hit with a devastating tornado over the weekend. Two such events were recorded on Saturday, as well as storms that destroyed hundreds of homes. In places hardest hit by the disaster, local authorities declared a state of emergency and many schools were closed on Monday.

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Monday morning More than 19,000 people in Tennessee are without power. In Nashville, local officials estimate it could take several days to restore service to all homes, while in Clarksville it could take up to several weeks. Hendersonville and suburbs of Nashville, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS). The wind was blowing at a speed of 200 km per hour.

According to the NWS, one tornado traveled nearly 45 miles from near Clarksville in Montgomery County to Logan County, causing damage in both counties.

Three people died in Madison After how strong The wind blew one mobile home (mobile home) against another. The victims were a 37-year-old man and his neighbours: a 31-year-old woman and her two-year-old son. Neighbors immediately rushed to help, according to CNN. A mother gave her life trying to protect her son – they clung to each other.

Three more died in ClarksvilleThere was a strong storm Over 240 kmph and left a trail of destruction about 17 kilometers long. “Devastation is everywhere,” said the city’s mayor, Joe Pitts. Several hundred buildings were destroyed or severely damaged.

According to officials Clarksville 91 buildings destroyed and 271 ‘uninhabitable’. About 100 military families living near the Fort Campbell military base lost their homes. The army is currently working with local authorities to deal with the aftermath of the destruction. Schools are closed Monday in Sumner and Montgomery counties.