Severe Weather Leaves Thousands Without Power in Kentucky and Tennessee
Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning, swept through southern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee overnight, causing power outages for thousands of residents. Line crews are working to restore electricity.
Nashville, TN, August 20, 2026 —
Severe weather battered southern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee overnight, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning that left thousands of residents without electricity. The full extent of the damage and the precise number of affected households were still being assessed early Tuesday.
The storm system moved through the region during the overnight hours, with reports of downed trees and power lines contributing to the widespread outages. Utility companies have deployed line crews to the affected areas and are actively working to restore power to customers.
Details regarding the specific areas most impacted by the outages or the estimated time for full power restoration were not immediately available. Officials are urging residents to exercise caution, particularly when driving, due to potential debris and hazards on roadways.
The weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the day, but the focus remains on the ongoing power restoration efforts. Further updates on the outages and the progress of repair work are anticipated as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by Tony Garcia on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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