This story has been updated to reflect changes in road conditions. Intense storms ripped through Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night, bringing heavy rains that have started to flood some roadways.

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.

Officials are watching the Cumberland, Red, Duck and Buffalo rivers in Middle Tennessee, with flooding expected to peak on Friday.

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

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

The Nashville Office of Emergency Management said tornado warnings for the outside sirens had issues Thursday night for the extended threat of severe weather.

The president has approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee amid the outbreak of tornadoes and severe storms that are sweeping through the state.

Portions of West and Middle Tennessee could see tornadoes and flash flooding through the weekend. Here's what you need to know.

Val Kilmer, the longtime Hollywood star known for roles in "Top Gun," "Heat" and "Tombstone," among other films, died this week. He was 65 years old. Kilmer, who battled throat cancer for several years, reportedly died from pneumonia, according to his family. He lost the ability to speak after ...