At Least 23 Dead, Dozens Hurt In Mississippi Tornado

The Washington Post reports: 

A devastating tornado swept through parts of Mississippi overnight, killing at least 23 people, injuring dozens more and wreaking severe damage after wind gusts of up to 80 mph and hail the size of golf balls swept through the state.

The severe weather has pummeled homes and caused widespread power outages early Saturday. The towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City — in Sharkey and Humphreys counties respectively — were most badly affected, the National Weather Service said on Twitter.

The agency said that numerous local and state search-and-rescue teams worked through the night in hope of finding residents affected by a tornado that left more than 100 miles of damage.

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Many in the MS Delta need your prayer and God’s protection tonight.

We have activated medical support—surging more ambulances and other emergency assets for those affected. Search and rescue is active.

Watch weather reports and stay cautious through the night, Mississippi!

— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) March 25, 2023

Morning Update as of 6:20am:
We can confirm 23 dead, dozens injured, 4 missing due to last night’s tornadoes. We have numerous local and state search and rescue teams that continue to work this morning. A number of assets are on the ground to assist those that have been impacted

— msema (@MSEMA) March 25, 2023

This Clean-LWIR satellite loop shows the long-track supercell that prompted numerous tornado emergencies tonight across the state of Mississippi. Storm reports overlaid also show the tornado/damage reports along its path. #MSwx pic.twitter.com/1NEShUUU1U

— RadarOmega (@RadarOmega) March 25, 2023

These photos show the devastation after a tornado barreled through Rolling Fork, Mississippi. The storm cut an extremely wide path right through the center of the town. (Photo Credit: Mike Evans WLBT) pic.twitter.com/pxuqOOwjft

— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) March 25, 2023

At least 21 people were killed after powerful storms and at least one tornado pummeled Mississippi on Friday night, ripping roofs off homes, nearly leveling some neighborhoods and knocking out power for thousands, officials said Saturday morning https://t.co/O5kX7YgfgU pic.twitter.com/GkMR3cuy9F

— CNN (@CNN) March 25, 2023

Watch: Local TV weatherman says prayer live on air as huge tornado sweeps through Mississippi. ? #mswx #Mississippi #Amory #Breaking pic.twitter.com/VKwyFV0VTJ

— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) March 25, 2023

At least 21 dead after tornado-spawning storms roll through Silver City and Rolling Fork, Mississippi. One town is ‘gone,’ resident says https://t.co/bwZrIWRD0R

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— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 25, 2023