A possible tornado ripped through communities near Knoxville, Tennessee, resulting in at least two deaths and three injuries. The tornado touched down in the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas, causing severe property damage, power outages, and disrupted phone and internet connections. More than 100 emergency personnel are involved in search and rescue operations and assessing safety in the affected areas. Tornado warnings were issued across east Tennessee, with reports of flash flooding and hailstones in the region. An emergency operations center has been set up in Morgan County to coordinate response efforts. Additionally, a tornado hit south-central Kentucky, causing extensive damage but no injuries were reported. Severe winter weather, including ice storms, has affected much of the Lower 48 states, with millions of people under alerts and warnings. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is assisting in search efforts for missing persons in Morgan County. Overall, the tornado in Tennessee and winter weather in other states have caused widespread disruption and damage, highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness and response efforts.
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