Two dead in Mississippi as severe weather strikes the South
Two people in Mississippi died in weather-related incidents Tuesday, the governor said, as severe storms struck the region and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people.
Two people in Mississippi died in weather-related incidents Tuesday, the governor said, as severe storms struck the region and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves expressed his condolences and asked residents to join he and his wife, Elee Reeves, in prayer after the two storm-related deaths.
A social media post by the governor announcing the two deaths did not provide further details on the circumstances.
The storms prompted high wind warnings for Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and for New Orleans as revelers in those cities and elsewhere celebrated Mardi Gras, but no major damage was reported.
Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Caddo Parish, including in North Shreveport, shortly after 9 a.m., the National Weather Service said. Peak winds for both were estimated at 93 mph, it said. No injuries were reported.
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