Storms Cause Damage and Power Outages in Obion and Gibson County

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Strong storms caused damage and power outages in Obion and Gibson County on Sunday afternoon.

The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation reported 1,545 customers without power, which included 1,240 customers in Obion County.

Gibson Electric initial reports said 10 power poles were broken, with outages in and around Kenton, north of Obion, south of Yorkville and between Obion and Elbridge.

A severe thunderstorm warning was placed in Obion, Weakley and County on Sunday afternoon due to the strong cells that moved through the area.

Rita Alexander, with Gibson Electric, reported all power was restored from the storm damage just after 2:00 this Monday morning.

Facebook photos showed some of the damage on Cemetery Road in Obion County.

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