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TEMA Confirms Three Storm-Related Deaths in the Volunteer State

Posted on April 3, 2025

Officials confirm at least three people have died in severe storms that moved through the Volunteer State.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) first confirmed one weather-related death in McNairy County, then confirmed another in Obion County.

One death reported in McNairy County
The third weather-related fatality was reported in Fayette County after a tornado struck a home in the Moscow area.

Storms are still moving through the Midstate and other parts of West Tennessee.

The National Weather Service said multiple tornadoes moved through the Selmer area of McNairy County.

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