Storms, freezing temps cause 22 deaths in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. >> State officials say the storms and freezing temperatures this past week in Tennesseecaused 22 deaths.
Gov. Bill Haslam elevated Tennessee on Saturday to a higher level state of emergency, meaning hard-hit areas may be eligible for state and federal assistance.
Forecasters say the heavy precipitation has gone, but most of the state will see low temperatures in the teens to mid-20s the rest of the week.
Parts of the state could get about a half-inch of snow Sunday night, with some freezing rain and sleet in parts of West Tennessee. However, the remainder of the week is expected to be cloudy and partly sunny.
According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, there are about 32,000 power outages inTennessee.