At least 23 people are killed in a tornado and thunderstorm in Mississippi

At least 23 people were killed, dozens were injured after powerful storms and at least one tornado hit Mississippi on the evening of Friday, March 24, as reported by several US media outlets, including CNN (The article is in English). Four people are missing.

On Saturday morning, bad weather caused significant damage, authorities said, demolishing rooftops, nearly destroying certain neighborhoods and cutting power to thousands of people. “We have several local and national search and rescue teams continuing to work this morning. There are a number of resources on the ground to assist those affected.”Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said, according to CNN.

Tornado watch “Raised”

The state governor also responded on Twitter: “The loss will be felt forever in these cities. May you pray that God’s hand will be upon all those who have lost family members and friends.”He said in particular. Gusts of up to 80 mph (128.75 km/h) Golfball-sized hailstones hit the state, he said Washington Post (in English).

Tornado warnings were issued Friday for several Mississippi counties. On Saturday morning, the National Weather Service branch in Jackson, the Mississippi capital, said so “The hurricane watch has been lifted in the entire concerned area.”. “New rains and other thunderstorms are expected in our area”And he tweetedindicating that“They shouldn’t be as strong as expected.”. As of December 2021, about 80 people have lost their lives after tornadoes hit Kentucky.