The agency reported that over 49,000 customers in central Mississippi are without power, a symptom of the overnight storms.
The devastation wrought by the tornado in Mississippi last night forced many residents to seek refuge.
To support the affected community, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department announced the opening of a shelter.
Moreover, the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel received 20 storm victims from the Louin area.
Sadly, one individual succumbed to their injuries, while the rest have stabilized.
Previous Incidents and Future Threats
The tornado in Mississippi last night is not the first severe weather episode in the region.
Just last week, a tornado devastated the Perryton community in the Texas Panhandle, claiming three lives and leaving over a hundred people injured.
As we cast our gaze towards the future, the threat of excessive rainfall shifts eastward.
This movement could trigger thunderstorms and potential flooding over parts of the Southeast, southern mid-Atlantic, and Southern Appalachians.
