TEMA confirms one dead after storms in West Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has confirmed one weather-related death in Tennessee as severe storms moved through the Volunteer State.

TEMA said the weather-related death occurred in McNairy County.

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

UPDATE: 322 AM Initial tornado warned storm has passed. HOWEVER, yet another storm is heading towards Selmer, TN. REMAIN VIGILANT. https://t.co/w16m8Zq8da

— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) April 3, 2025

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

🚨WE HAVE TWO VERY LARGE TORNADOES ON THE GROUND AS OF 12:44 AM🚨 SELMER TN, MCNAIRY COUNTY NEEDS TO BE IN SHELTER AND NORTHWEST OF INDEPENDENCE, MS TATE COUNTY

— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) April 3, 2025

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