In a recent update by the Collierville Police Department, residents were urged to exercise caution or remain indoors due to a series of straight-line winds causing widespread obstruction. The powerful gusts have left trees and power lines strewn across roads, particularly south of Town Square. Crews from various emergency departments are addressing the issue, as per the Collierville Police Department.
The specific locations mentioned by the officials have Center Street and Keough, alongside Reynolds Road and Holmes Road, among the most heavily impacted; Center Hill Road at the MS state line, the 400 block of South Main Extended, Burley Road, and Alexander Cove are also on the list, though the situation remains dynamic as more reports come in crews are working hard to clear and these continuously changing load of affected areas.
Collierville authorities provide up-to-the-minute updates on the clearance efforts and warn that the list of affected areas is evolving as new incidents are reported. The community is advised to stay updated through the Collierville Police Department’s social media channels to learn when it is safe to resume normal commuting practices.
