Deadly Storms Strike US

Aftermath in Adairsville, Georgia

Tornadoes have come early, in 2013.

An incoming cold front, clashing with unseasonably warm temperatures, created the perfect conditions for their creation.

Most of the south central and south east US is being affected, by the storms.

The first tornado warnings and watches of the year were issued, on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, tornadoes began striking. Twenty-two have been reported, with seven confirmed so far.

Mount Juliet, Tennessee was hit by one, while Adairsville, Georgia took another.

Officials in Adairsville are confirming that one death, multiple injuries, and major damage occurred there.

Dozens of vehicles were flipped over and tossed around, along Interstate 75, forcing it to be shut down.

Video shows the tornado as it tore through Adairsville.



A man was killed in Nashville, when a tree fell on a shed.

In Arkansas, a person was injured when lightning struck nearby.

Eight more were injured in Calhoun, Georgia, when a house collapsed.

Flooding and power outages are widespread, throughout the affected areas.

Some areas have reported as much three inches of rain, in an hour.

Warnings and watches are continuing, and you can stay tuned to our Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ feeds for updates on those.