As more and more tornadoes develope in the coming months this would be a good time for people to be aware that any severe thunderstorm has all the makings of a tornado. A tornado is perhaps one of the most dangerous and often deadly storm related incident.
Emergency officials say an apparent tornado has caused significant damage in Hattiesburg, Miss., after passing along a main road. Forrest County Fire Coordinator Chip Brown says there is major damage in Hattiesburg and Petal, including on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. He couldn't confirm injuries. Ref. USAToday
At least one person is dead and several are injured after a possible tornado in Kemper County, Mississippi, emergency management spokesman Greg Flynn says.
The storm may bring twisters, damaging winds and large hail to Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle as it moves east, the National Weather Service says.
It's already blamed for damaging homes in Missouri and Arkansas. Ref. CNN
Deaths reported in Mississippi after a storm system in the region brought tornadoes, heavy rains and wind gusts that hurled trees into power lines. Ref. USAToday