Mississippi ravaged by deadly tornadoes MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Silver City and Rolling Fork, Mississippi were hit hard by Friday night’s destructive tornadoes, with at least 25 people dead in Mississippi as well as dozens of others injured. The National Weather Service out of Jackson, MS said the following, “The Rolling Fork/Silver City tornado has received a preliminary EF-4 rating. We […]
After tornado, harrowing tales of survival in Mississippi SILVER CITY, Miss. (AP) — Nothing remained of William Barnes’ home in the tiny western Mississippi town of Silver City after a killer tornado tore it off its foundations. He stood in disbelief Saturday as he surveyed the lot where he’d lived for 20 years, twisted debris of cinder blocks and mangled wood siding scattered […]
At least 25 dead in Mississippi after tornadoes slam … ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Powerful tornadoes that ripped through Mississippi – destroying buildings and obliterating at least one town – killed almost two dozen people, officials said Saturday. They warned that the casualty toll could go higher. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from local […]
Tornadoes deadliest in Mississippi since 2011 With at least 25 people dead in Mississippi, tornadoes that ravaged parts of the Deep South overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade, according to National Weather Service records. By comparison, 31 people died in Mississippi in April 2011 during tornadoes that tore through several states, mostly in the southeastern […]
State of emergency declared after storms ravage Mississippi MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency after storms ripped through Mississippi Friday night and into Saturday morning. The governor has requested an expedited timeframe for a Major Disaster Declaration due to the severity of the damage and loss of life. Gov. Reeves issued the proclamation on Saturday after initial […]
Possible damaging winds, flooding across the Mid-South MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Mid-South is bracing for severe weather, which could produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall Friday that could cause flooding. Below is Todd Demers’ forecast as of Friday morning: Moderate risk for severe weather facing the Mid-South this afternoon and especially this evening. Until then, windy and warm with highs in the […]
Memphis area prepares for Friday’s severe weather MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Mid-South is bracing for severe weather, which could produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall Friday that could cause flooding. With the possibility of strong winds and up to four inches of rainfall, Robert Knecht, the Public Works Director for the city, told WREG crews have been clearing ditches and responding to work […]
Severe weather risk across Mid-South on Friday MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are both expected Friday across the Mid-South. In the Mid-South, western Mississippi and southeastern Arkansas, south of Memphis, are in the Moderate risk zone for severe weather. NOAA’s Storm Prediction center says, “Supercell thunderstorms capable of all severe hazards, including strong tornadoes, are possible across the Lower […]
Rare tornado near Los Angeles rips building roofs; … LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rare tornado touched down in a Los Angeles suburb on Wednesday, ripping roofs off a line of commercial buildings and sending the debris twisting into the sky and across a city block, injuring one person. The National Weather Service sent teams to assess damage in Montebello and later confirmed that […]
Tornado damages buildings near Los Angeles, NWS confirms A possible tornado has damaged multiple buildings in the Los Angeles suburb of Montebello, and video of the incident shows a trail of destruction.
‘A couch!’: Video shows furniture flying through … Strong winds in San Francisco on Tuesday led to trees falling to the ground, power outages, and even a couch flying through the sky.
