Severe storms swept through the South over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities and leaving tens of thousands without power. The storms wreaked havoc, causing trees and power lines to fall, along with heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds affecting areas from Texas to South Carolina.
In Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves confirmed a tragic incident in Lafayette County where a tree struck a vehicle, leading to one death. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp reported another fatality on Saturday night in Banks County, caused by a tree falling on a vehicle. Governor Kemp urged residents to pray for the families affected by these unfortunate events.
On Friday, a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Van Buren, Arkansas, caused damage to several homes and injured one person. The National Weather Service has warned of another round of severe weather expected to hit the southern Plains and the South on Sunday evening and into Monday. The regions at highest risk include southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas.
Forecasts indicate the possibility of destructive wind gusts reaching up to 100 miles per hour, large hail stones measuring up to five inches, and potentially more tornadoes. As communities begin to recover from the weekend’s destruction, staying informed and prepared for further severe weather will be crucial.
