Power outages reported across Middle Tennessee after deadly tornadoes pass through

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Outages are in the thousands after severe storms and tornadoes passed through Middle Tennessee on Saturday.

As of 8 a.m. Monday, electric companies across the state are looking at the following outage numbers:

• Nashville Electric Service: ~ 6,000
• CDE Lightband: 10,000+
• Cumberland Electric: 5<
• Middle Tennessee Electric: 15<
• Dickson Electric: Unknown - its power outage map is down.

Tornados touched down in Clarksville and Northeast Nashville on Saturday, causing significant damage and at least six deaths.

The American Red Cross reminds everyone to avoid damaged or fallen power lines, steer clear of flooded areas, and to be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning in the aftermath of destructive storms.