Tornadoes sweep through Mississippi, leaving at least 25 dead

At least 25 people were killed and dozens were injured after a series of storms and a tornado hit Mississippi Friday night.

The extreme weather tore roofs off homes and left thousands of residents without power. The death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue, the state Emergency Management Agency said.

At least 13 deaths were recorded in Sharkey County. Three other people died and at least two are in critical condition in Humphreys County, Emergency Management Director Royce Steed told CNN.

In Carroll County, three people were killed in a home by the tornado and two more people died in Monroe County, coroners Mark Stiles and Alan Gurley reported.

Officers work in the areas of the damages

The tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Jackson, Miss. The towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork were also among the hardest hit. The phenomenon advanced toward Alabama without losing force.

Search and rescue operations agents continue to work in the hardest-hit areas, reported the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and some of the agencies in the hardest-hit counties.

State Governor Tate Reeves reported that the state has "activated medical support—surging more ambulances and other emergency assets for those affected. Search and rescue is active."

The impressive images of the damage caused by the tornado have been circulating on social media.

The National Weather Service advises "seeking shelter"

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an alert asking residents to have "a plan in place for seeking shelter if needed" before the tornado touched down.