At least 25 people were killed and dozens were injured after a series of storms and a tornado hit Mississippi Friday night.
At least 7 killed after tornado devastates Rolling Fork, Mississippi - WAPT pic.twitter.com/25YnN1V2SK
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) March 25, 2023
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.
Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to change. https://t.co/XTGNJUxw3W
— msema (@MSEMA) March 25, 2023
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.
🚨#BREAKING: Numerous people are screaming for help in Amory Mississippi after a catastrophic tornado passed through
📌#Amory | #Mississippi #mswx #Tornado #tornadoemergency #wxtwitter #Mississippi pic.twitter.com/XMpGgOiHi9
— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) March 25, 2023
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.
A tornado has touched down in Silver City, MS, in Humphreys County. Highway 49W is congested at this time with emergency crews. Please use an alternate route if possible. pic.twitter.com/npfYxnMGSN
— MHP Greenwood (@MHPTroopD) March 25, 2023
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 Response Update as of 9:40pm (3.24):
-Search and Rescue assets are deploying to Sharkey and Humphreys Co
-Health assets assessing local hospital in Sharkey
- Human services assessing the needs of those affected
- Damage assessments to begin in the morning— msema (@MSEMA) March 25, 2023
First responders and emergency crews are working to help clean up the damage left by a tornado that touched down in Carroll and Montgomery Counties. Please use caution in these areas.
— MHP Greenwood (@MHPTroopD) March 25, 2023
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."
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!
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
The impressive images of the damage caused by the tornado have been circulating on social media.
Devastating tornado in Rolling Fork, Mississippi pic.twitter.com/pSD7QivFbe
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) March 25, 2023
A Tornado Emergency remains in effect until 9 PM for the tornado moving into Midnight, MS and Silver City, MS. Take cover now! #mswx https://t.co/cGdaJPUah9
— NWS Jackson MS (@NWSJacksonMS) March 25, 2023
9:35 PM. Earlier damage from Rolling Fork, MS. But there is a Tornado Emergency ongoing for Winona, MS and nearby areas due to continued destructive tornado moving northeast through town. Take shelter now! #mswx https://t.co/xtR1YDiDXF
— NWS Jackson MS (@NWSJacksonMS) March 25, 2023
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.
If you live in the areas mentioned above, make sure you have a way to receive weather warnings through tonight and have a plan in place for seeking shelter if needed. Follow your local forecast office(s) for the most up-to-date information.
If you live in the areas mentioned above, make sure you have a way to receive weather warnings through tonight and have a plan in place for seeking shelter if needed. Follow your local forecast office(s) for the most up-to-date information.
— NWS Southern Region (@NWSSouthern) March 24, 2023
A severe weather outbreak remains possible across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South. The most likely time period for strong tornadoes is between 5 pm to Midnight CDT. Prepare NOW, before the first warning is issued.
Check https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP for details. https://t.co/6Ude3gvGnS pic.twitter.com/OHUrfiN7RR
— National Weather Service (@NWS) March 24, 2023
