In a series of unfortunate events, six individuals across Tennessee have tragically lost their lives due to weather-related incidents. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has confirmed these fatalities, with one death reported in Hickman County, one in Madison County, two in Shelby County, and two in Washington County.

TEMA has not provided specific details regarding how the weather directly caused these deaths or revealed the identities of the victims. However, Lieutenant Michael Dodoo from the Hickman County Sheriff's Office did confirm the death of a 66-year-old individual. According to Lt. Dodoo, the man had been cleaning off snow from the top of a business when he accidentally fell through a skylight on Monday.

The recent temperatures in Middle Tennessee have been exceptionally cold, with sub-zero readings recorded this morning. Despite this chill, the forecast anticipates a change in conditions with temperatures expected to rise above freezing by Thursday afternoon.

NewsChannel 5 has made attempts to reach out to officials in Hickman County for further information regarding the incidents, but no additional details have been obtained at this time.

These unfortunate incidents serve as a somber reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather conditions. It is essential for individuals to exercise caution and take necessary measures to ensure their safety during such extreme weather events.