Suspected Tornado Kills Two in Morgan County

A suspected tornado struck Morgan County, Tennessee on Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of a mother and daughter, as confirmed by the local emergency management agency. The storm, which hit the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas, also caused three injuries and significant property damage. Over 100 emergency responders, including a Tennessee Highway Patrol strike team, are involved in search and rescue operations. Power outages affected about 8% of the county, and the Morgan County School District closed schools due to the damage. The National Weather Service will determine if the storm was indeed a tornado. Local officials have expressed condolences to the affected families.