Storms spawn twisters in Deep South; Louisiana continues to brace for bad weather
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Source: Associated Press
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YAZOO CITY, Miss. Much of the South is facing the risk of more severe weather Tuesday, forecasters say, after tornadoes struck parts of the region Sunday night and Monday, causing heavy damage in some parts of Mississippi, according to the Associated Press.
Parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, as well as corners of Arkansas and Georgia are at enhanced risk for the worst weather, according to the national Storm Prediction Center. That zone is home to more than 11 million people and includes the cities of Nashville, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Jackson, Mississippi, forecasters said.
More storms are in store for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia on Tuesday, forecasters said
Forecasters said more than 90 million people in parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, as well as corners of Arkansas and Georgia are at enhanced risk for the worst weather
People in these states should brace for tornadoes, hail, flooding and straight-line wind gusts up to 75mph
Severe weather already impacted several states in Southeast Sunday and Monday causing extensive damage
Three 18-wheeler trucks were turned over on their side along Interstate 35 East in Ellis County, Texas
One person was killed and several were injured after severe storm blew through area near Waxahachie
The risk of severe weather continued Tuesday across much of the southern U.S. after tornadoes ripped through parts of the region on Sunday night and Monday killing at least two people in Georgia.