Damage reported in at least 3 cities after tornadoes tear through Mississippi
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Destruction was reported across Mississippi after a round of tornadoes swept through the state late Sunday night, damaging buildings and littering roads with downed power lines.
The National Weather Service in Memphis posted a series of tweets warning people to take shelter as the tornado tore through Tupelo.
“This is a life threatening situation!” the agency said on Twitter.
Following the tornado, the Tupelo mayor’s office warned residents to stay home so crews could assess the damage.
“Please do not get out and drive. It is dangerous — there are reports that power lines are down in the roads,” a post on the Tupelo Mayor’s Office Facebook page said. “Prayers that all are safe, and please keep our crews and first responders in your prayers also.”