RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Thunderstorms scraped through Rutherford County on Thursday leaving behind a trail of minor damage and utility disruptions. High winds reaching 65 miles per hour pushed through the region, knocking out power to nearly 3,800 local Middle Tennessee Electric customers at the height of the storm.

Key Takeaways
•Power Outages: Nearly 3,800 customers lost electricity across Rutherford County during the peak of the severe weather.
•Downed Trees: Emergency responders worked to clear large trees blocking Armstrong Valley Road and Mona Road.
•Property Damage: High winds destroyed fencing in Rockvale and dropped small hail on several residential neighborhoods.
•Changing Forecast: Local residents should prepare for another round of rain and storms arriving late Saturday.

Emergency crews responded to reports of a large tree down on the north side of Armstrong Valley Road near Veterans Parkway just before 8:00 p.m. Listeners also reported downed trees on Mona Road, while wind gusts destroyed a fence in the Rockvale area.

While Friday offers a brief break in the weather, rain and storms return Saturday evening. Temperatures will drop significantly by Sunday, with a forecasted low of 41 degrees.