High winds, tornadoes cause damage in Southeast

Justin Chandler searches through debris of his brother-n-law's shop after a tornado ripped through early Wednesdy morning Jan. 30, 2013, destroying several homes and businesses in Coble, TN.

Butch Dill | AP
Ronnie Shanes searches through debris of his brother's home after a storm ripped through Coble, Tenn. early Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A large storm system packing high winds, hail and at least one tornado tore across a wide swath of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing one person, blacking out power to thousands and damaging homes.

Butch Dill | AP
The Shanes family searches through debris of their families home after a tornado ripped through early Wednesday morning Jan. 30,2013, destroying several homes and businesses in Coble, Tenn.

Butch Dill | AP
Barry Shanes, left, and Ronnie Shanes search through debris of a relatives home after a storm ripped through Coble, Tenn. early Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A large storm system packing high winds, hail and at least one tornado tore across a wide swath of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing one person, blacking out power to thousands and damaging homes.

Butch Dill | AP
Justin Chandler searches through debris of his brother-n-law's shop after a storm ripped through Coble, Tenn. early Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A large storm system packing high winds, hail and at least one tornado tore across a wide swath of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing one person, blacking out power to thousands and damaging homes.

Butch Dill | AP
Debris lies on yard after a tornado moved through Adairsville, Ga. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A fierce storm system that roared across northwest Georgia has left at least one person dead and a trail of damage that included demolished buildings in downtown Adairsville and vehicles overturned on Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta. A tornado touched down in Adairsville, and authorities confirmed that at least one person was killed in the town about 60 miles northwest of Atlanta.

David Goldman | AP
A vehicle lies on a road after a tornado moved through Adairsville, Ga. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A fierce storm system that roared across northwest Georgia has left at least one person dead and a trail of damage that included demolished buildings in downtown Adairsville and vehicles overturned on Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta.

David Goldman | AP
Several houses and businesses were destroyed after a storm ripped through Coble, Tenn. early Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A large storm system packing high winds, hail and at least one tornado tore across a wide swath of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing one person, blacking out power to thousands and damaging homes.

Butch Dill | AP
Residents search through debris after a storm ripped through Coble, Tenn. early Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A large storm system packing high winds, hail and at least one tornado tore across a wide swath of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing one person, blacking out power to thousands and damaging homes.

Butch Dill | AP
Residents search through debris after a suspected tornado ripped through early morning destroying several homes and businesses on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Coble, Tenn. A massive storm system is raking the Southeast.

Butch Dill | AP
Rick Martin stands in front of a Tennessean newspaper distribution center in Mount Juliet, Tenn., on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, that was destroyed in a severe storm. Forecasters examined the damage path of 4.6 miles Wednesday morning and estimated the peak wind speed at 115 mph, qualifying the tornado as an EF-2 twister. The path of damage was about 150 yards wide.

Kristin M. Hall | AP
Thomas Ivey carries section of a tree he cut up after it was blown over by tornado that hit the corner of his friend's house Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Ashland City, Tenn. Around 25 homes in Ashland City had minor damage.

Mark Zaleski | AP
A Tree branch hangs from power lines after a tornado touched down causing minor damage to homes and knocking out power on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Ashland City, Tenn. Forecasters examined the damage path of 4.6 miles Wednesday morning and estimated the peak wind speed at 115 mph, qualifying the tornado as an EF-2 twister. The path of damage was about 150 yards wide.

Mark Zaleski | AP
The wall of a Dollar General store in Mount Juliet, Tenn., is collapsed and the roof was torn off during severe storms on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Forecasters examined the damage path of 4.6 miles Wednesday morning and estimated the peak wind speed at 115 mph, qualifying the tornado as an EF-2 twister. The path of damage was about 150 yards wide.

Kristin M. Hall | AP
Thomas Ivey carries section of a tree he cut up after it was blown over by tornado that hit the corner of his friends house along Batson Drive Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Ashland City, Tenn. Around 25 homes in Ashland City had minor damage from the tornado. Forecasters examined the damage path of 4.6 miles Wednesday morning and estimated the peak wind speed at 115 mph, qualifying the tornado as an EF-2 twister. The path of damage was about 150 yards wide.

Mark Zaleski | AP
A Subway sandwich store was severely damaged on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Mount Juliet, Tenn. Forecasters examined the damage path of 4.6 miles Wednesday morning and estimated the peak wind speed at 115 mph, qualifying the tornado as an EF-2 twister. The path of damage was about 150 yards wide.

Kristin M. Hall | AP
A man inspects damage to the third floor of a building in Mount Juliet, Tenn., that was severely damaged in a severe storm on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Forecasters examined the damage path of 4.6 miles Wednesday morning and estimated the peak wind speed at 115 mph, qualifying the tornado as an EF-2 twister. The path of damage was about 150 yards wide.

Kristin M. Hall | AP
In this image made from video and released by WSB TV in Atlanta, a tornado moves through the town of Adairsville, Ga. on Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013. A fire chief says a storm that roared across northwest Georgia has left overturned vehicles on Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta, and crews are responding to reports of people trapped in storm-damaged residential and commercial buildings.

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In this image made from video and released by WSB TV in Atlanta, a tractor and trailer rest on the highway after a tornado moved through the town of Adairsville, Ga. on Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013. A fire chief says a storm that roared across northwest Georgia has left overturned vehicles on Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta, and crews are responding to reports of people trapped in storm-damaged residential and commercial buildings.

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Residents search through debris after a storm ripped through Coble, Tenn. early Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. A large storm system packing high winds, hail and at least one tornado tore across a wide swath of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing one person, blacking out power to thousands and damaging homes.

Butch Dill | AP
Hickman County Sheriff, Cody Woods helps remove debris from a house after a storm ripped through early morning on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Coble, Tenn. A line of strong storms is pushing eastward across Tennessee, triggering tornado warnings and producing strong downpours of rain.

Butch Dill | AP
A severe storm severely damaged a Tennessean newspaper distribution center in Mount Juliet, Tenn., on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Forecasters examined the damage path of 4.6 miles Wednesday morning and estimated the peak wind speed at 115 mph, qualifying the tornado as an EF-2 twister. The path of damage was about 150 yards wide.

Kristin M. Hall | AP

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