The Storm Prediction Center registered more than 70 storm reports across the Southeast on Sunday, suggesting the possibility of eight more tornado occurrences, primarily in central Mississippi.
Unrelenting Heatwave Exacerbates the Situation
While grappling with the aftermath of the tornado in Mississippi last night, over 35 million people are also under heat alerts due to a scorching heat wave in Texas, Louisiana, southern New Mexico, and Mississippi. PowerOutage.us reported 465,000 customers without power in the South, amplifying the heat’s impact due to the lack of air conditioning.
The National Weather Service advises residents to remain indoors during the hottest part of the day and ensure hydration.
This advice is particularly critical as the heat index in cities like Houston, San Antonio, Brownsville, and Dallas could climb to a scorching 113 to 122 degrees.
The Community Stands Resilient
Cities across the South are simultaneously dealing with the cleanup from last week’s storms and preparing for the heatwave by opening cooling centers.
