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Tornadoes wreak havoc across Texas and Mississippi, leaving two dead and six injured
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 29 - 12 - 2024

At least two people were killed and six others injured as multiple tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages.
The storm system continued its destructive path into Alabama and Georgia early Sunday.
The National Weather Service tracked the severe storm system as it moved eastward.
Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts were issued for parts of western Georgia and the northwestern tip of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico.
In Brazoria County, Texas, one person died in the Liverpool area, south of Houston.
Four others suffered non-critical injuries, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.
Tornadoes caused damage in Liverpool, Hillcrest Village, and Alvin, with officials estimating at least 10 homes damaged.
North of Houston, mobile homes were destroyed in Katy and Porter Heights, where straight-line winds also blew in the doors of a fire station.
At least six tornadoes were reported in the Houston area, though further surveys may reveal more, the National Weather Service said.
Houston's major airports, Bush Intercontinental and Hobby, experienced significant delays, with flights held up for over an hour on Saturday afternoon due to the storms.
In Mississippi, one person died in Adams County, and two were injured in Franklin County, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Tornadoes struck areas around Bude and Brandon, ripping roofs off buildings and leaving a trail of destruction.
The storms left approximately 93,000 utility customers in Mississippi without power late Saturday, with the number dropping to 81,000 by early Sunday, according to PowerOutage.us.
First responders in both states prioritized ensuring safety and accounting for residents.
Damage assessments were set to begin early Sunday. Malary White, chief communications officer for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, emphasized the focus on immediate safety measures before detailed assessments.
"We do anticipate more thorough damage assessments starting in the early morning hours," White said.
The National Weather Service warned that the storms could worsen overnight as they moved eastward, with damaging winds up to 60 mph expected in parts of Alabama. — Agencies


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