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At least 3 killed as storms slam southeast U.S. after tornadoes bring devastation to Midwest

Severe storms swept through the central and southeastern United States on Tuesday and Wednesday, causing extensive damage and resulting in the deaths of three people in Tennessee and North Carolina. The storms generated tornadoes, massive hail, and high winds, causing power outages for over 152,000 customers in the affected areas. In Tennessee, a tornado emergency was declared south of Nashville, where one person died. The storms also struck North Carolina, leading to a state of emergency in Gaston County, where one person was killed by a tree falling on their car. Additionally, tornadoes touched down in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, causing damage to homes and property. In Michigan, a state of emergency was declared for four counties after tornadoes hit the southwestern part of the state. Heavy rain and hail affected other parts of the Midwest and the South, and forecasters warn that severe weather may continue to impact the region for the rest of the week.