Breaking News: Deadly Tornado Touches Down in Middle Tennessee

One Killed, Four Injured as EF-3 Tornado Rips Through Maury County

Tennessee Reports Widespread Damage, Storm Outbreak Expected

Nashville, Tennessee - One person has been killed and four others injured after a violent tornado touched down in Maury County, Tennessee, on Thursday evening.

The tornado, classified as an EF-3 tornado with wind speeds of up to 140 mph, caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.

Forecasters had warned of a wave of dangerous storms that could march through parts of the South early Thursday, and the tornado in Maury County was the most significant reported so far.

The National Weather Service is urging residents in affected areas to take shelter and be aware of potential hazards.

Tornado HQ, a website that tracks tornado activity, has set up a live-updating page where users can monitor storm activity and receive voice alerts if their location is threatened.

The storm outbreak is expected to continue into the early hours of Friday morning, with tornadoes and other severe weather threats possible from Missouri to Tennessee.