UPDATE: A tornado watch continues in East Tennessee through 2 a.m. Tornado watches mean conditions show tornadoes are possible, but have not been spotted. Another round of severe thunderstorms moving ...

Officials said the early morning storm caused significant damage, destroying homes and buildings across the area.

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) -Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to businesses and buildings in Johnson County, and VFW Post 6908 in Mountain City was also affected by the storm’s floods.