Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 facts for kids

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On the night of March 2, 2020, and into the morning of March 3, a series of large tornadoes touched down across middle Tennessee, including a tornado that impacted downtown Nashville and one confirmed touchdown in Western Tennessee between Bradford and Skullbone. 25 people have been confirmed dead, at least 150 are injured, and more than 70,000 people lost power in the storm.

The path of the Nashville tornado was very similar to the one that hit East Nashville in 1998. Tornadoes were also reported in southeastern Missouri and western Kentucky.

Governor Bill Lee declared a state of emergency for all of Tennessee. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the state on March 6.

Images for kids

EF4 damage along North McBroom Chapel Road, adjacent to Hensley Drive.
Helicopters fly over tornado damage in the Echo Valley and McBroom Chapel area of Cookeville during President Trump's visit.

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