A suspected tornado struck a small East Tennessee community after dark on Thursday, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals, as reported by local emergency managers. The incident occurred as part of a winter storm that caused widespread havoc across the eastern United States.
The severe weather hit Morgan County, claiming the lives of a mother and daughter in the same residence, according to the county's Emergency Management & Homeland Security office. The agency disclosed the information on Friday via Facebook, without providing specific ages or further identifying details.