Key takeaways:
- Deadly storms and tornadoes have left a trail of destruction across the South and Midwest.
- At least 26 people have been killed and dozens more injured.
- Parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana are facing an enhanced risk of severe storms, with thousands without power and some neighborhoods nearly leveled.
A deadly series of storms and tornadoes have left a trail of destruction across the South and Midwest, with more than 20 million people under the risk of severe storms on Sunday.
Friday night, powerful storms and tornadoes pummeled the region, killing at least 26 people and injuring dozens more. In the Mississippi Delta, a tornado reduced much of the area to rubble, with trees toppled, roofs collapsed, and power lines and poles listing precariously over roads.
Andrew Dennard, a resident of Rolling Fork, described the sound of the tornado as “like a freight train”. He added that an airborne piece of wood narrowly missed his head as it crashed into his home, shattering glass.
Parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana are facing an enhanced risk of severe storms. The storms have knocked power out for thousands and nearly leveled some neighborhoods.
“I don’t think we’re going to rebuild from this,” Dennard said. “It’s worse than death.”
Residents across the Southeast are now picking up the pieces and trying to move forward. Local officials are urging people to remain vigilant and to take necessary precautions as more storms are expected throughout the day.
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