Some severe storms visited Cannon County early Wednesday morning. The extreme weather activity began around 4 in the morning as very high winds took down trees and heavy rains caused flash flooding. The storm was felt in the Readyville area, where heavy winds ripped through trees on the New Hope Church of Christ property. Several barns in the area were reported damage as tin was missing. On Gassaway Road, a trailer was blown off its foundation. The automatic 911 system was activated warning people of a possible tornado as indicated by the National Weather Service. News satellites at the WBRY radio station were knocked face down into the ground. Several reports around the county of a tornado, however they have not been verified. Although much has calmed down around the county, the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect until 6 this evening.
