A "slight" threat of severe weather continues for Middle Tennessee Thursday, the National Weather Service says, after a round of storms brought damaging winds and heavy rain.

More than 50 weather warnings were for tornadoes. Rain continues to cause flash flooding concerns around the state.

Cheatham and Robertson County Schools will both be closed Friday as severe weather continues to play a significant role in the forecast. So far, Tennessee has seen several inches of rain and storm damage, and more is on the way, meteorologists warn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Officials confirm at least four people have died in severe storms that moved through the Volunteer State Wednesday night. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) first confirmed one weather-related death in McNairy County, one in Obion County and another in Hardeman County.

A powerful storm system will bring several life-threatening weather hazards to Tennessee starting Wednesday night, including the threat of flash flooding and tornados, warns the National Weather Service.

Storms and heavy rains move into Middle Tennessee on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, some areas could see rainfall amounts as high as ten inches through Sunday.

Early Thursday morning the National Weather Service out of Memphis reported two large tornadoes near Selmer. Here's what we know so far.

Several central U.S. states were hit by deadly flash flooding and tornadoes overnight. Tennessee has suffered widespread damage in storms' wake.