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A powerful storm that produced at least two tornadoes struck Nashville early on Tuesday morning, killing five people and causing significant damage to much of the city’s downtown.
WKRN reported that three people were killed in Putnam County, located about two hours east of Nashville. The two other victims were from East Nashville, according to local police. Earlier reports suggested there were no injuries.
Residents captured striking images of lightning strikes that turned the sky into purple and pink colors as the first tornado started barreling through the city around 1 a.m. It left a trail of damage along its path towards the city’s eastern section.
“Overall, it’s a pretty messy looking night for all of Middle Tennessee,” said Brittney Whitehead, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Nashville, according to The Tennessean. Residents were advised to take cover in some areas.
Emergency crews are assessing the damage of the tornadoes that started to touch down around 12:39 a.m.
After the first tornado, two warnings were issued a short time later in Putnam County, east of Nashville, which the NWS confirmed.
“We are responding to reports of [approximately] 40 structure collapses around Nashville,” the Nashville Fire Department said in a Twitter post.
Day shift officers from four of the city’s eight precincts are being called in to help the overnight staff. Police who specialize in Urban Search and Rescue will also be assisting.
Homes and cars were damaged and streets were covered with half-fallen trees and other debris, according to the paper. Some structures were reduced to rubble and left unrecognizable. Photos also showed dozens of people carrying their belongings in the street after the storm hit.
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/tennessee-residents-capture-powerful-storm-tornado-damage-tuesday-morning