<p>The Mississippi tornado continues to expand its radius of destruction in the United States as extreme weather conditions continue to symbolise the threat from climate change. The destruction's forecast was caught in an emotional outburst of a meteorologist who was working on the geographical coordinates of the tornado that has been wreaking havoc in south Mississippi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A WTVA meteorologist, upon realising the scale of the damage from the tornado, became emotional and prayed to god for help.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video which is now going viral on social media, the meteorologist Matt Laubhan can be seen tracking the movement of the tornado in the video. As he realises that the tornado will directly hit the town of Amory, he just bends down to exclaim&nbsp;"Oh man", to let out&nbsp;a heavy sigh.</p>

<p>"Dear Jesus, please help them. Amen," Laubhan said after a pause.</p>

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<p>The death toll in the Mississippi tornado rose to 25 on Saturday as rescue workers continue their search through debris.</p>

<p>The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said dozens of people were injured in the storms.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-at-least-19-people-killed-after-powerful-tornado-sweeps-through-mississippi-575652">US: At least 26 killed as powerful tornado rips Mississippi, Biden declares emergency</a></strong></p>

<p>Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency and pledged to assist in the reconstruction efforts. The governor is travelling to observe the destruction in a region with numerous large fields of cotton, corn, soybeans, and catfish farms.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;US: Devastating Tornado in Mississippi kills 25, Biden describes images as 'heartbreaking' | WION</strong></p>

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<p>President Joe Biden of the United States has also made a commitment to provide federal aid, describing the devastation as "heartbreaking."</p>

<p>Images of destruction released by news networks showed complete structures reduced to debris and automobiles toppled onto their sides, with individuals making their way through the wreckage in the absence of light.</p>

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The Mississippi tornado continues to expand its radius of destruction in the United States as extreme weather conditions continue to symbolise the threat from climate change.

The Mississippi tornado continues to expand its radius of destruction in the United States as extreme weather conditions continue to symbolise the threat from climate change. The destruction's forecast was caught in an emotional outburst of a meteorologist who was working on the geographical coordinates of the tornado that has been wreaking havoc in south Mississippi. A WTVA meteorologist, upon realising the scale of the damage from the tornado, became emotional and prayed to god for help. In a video which is now going viral on social media, the meteorologist Matt Laubhan can be seen tracking the movement of the tornado in the video. As he realises that the tornado will directly hit the town of Amory, he just bends down to exclaim "Oh man", to let out a heavy sigh. "Dear Jesus, please help them. Amen," Laubhan said after a pause. I don't think I've *ever* heard a meteorologist say a little prayer or "oh man" on air. #mswx Amory, Mississippi is southwest of Tupelo, and about 15 miles west of the Mississippi/Alabama state line. pic.twitter.com/lUbfRZNqag — Eddie Sigala 💉👌🏼🥰🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@eduardokenya) March 25, 2023 × Mississippi tornado: The destruction trail The death toll in the Mississippi tornado rose to 25 on Saturday as rescue workers continue their search through debris. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said dozens of people were injured in the storms. ALSO READ | US: At least 26 killed as powerful tornado rips Mississippi, Biden declares emergency Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency and pledged to assist in the reconstruction efforts. The governor is travelling to observe the destruction in a region with numerous large fields of cotton, corn, soybeans, and catfish farms. ALSO WATCH | US: Devastating Tornado in Mississippi kills 25, Biden describes images as 'heartbreaking' | WION × President Joe Biden of the United States has also made a commitment to provide federal aid, describing the devastation as "heartbreaking." Images of destruction released by news networks showed complete structures reduced to debris and automobiles toppled onto their sides, with individuals making their way through the wreckage in the absence of light. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>At least 26&nbsp;people have been killed after a powerful tornado hit parts of the United States’ Mississippi, late Friday (March 24), said the Governor of Mississippi. The storm has left a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km), damaging buildings and knocking out power while the severe weather also produced hail the size of golf balls, as per media reports.&nbsp;<br />
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U.S. President Joe Biden approved declaration of emergency for Mississippi on Sunday after the powerful storm&nbsp;tore across the state, killing at least 25 people there and one in Alabama, reported Reuters.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">A White House Statement said, Biden ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the affected areas&nbsp;and funding will be available to affected people in the counties of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey.</p>

<p>The country’s National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 km) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi. While in the rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork, the tornado continued to move at the speed of 70 mph (113 kph) toward Alabama’s Winona and Amory, reported the Associated Press.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-3">Confirming&nbsp;the death toll, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said that search and rescue teams are in full swing. "We know that many more are injured. Search and rescue teams are still active. The loss will be felt in these towns forever,"&nbsp;he wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p>Coroner Angelia Easton told ABC News that at least 13 people had been killed in Mississippi’s Sharkey County which is located in Rolling Fork. Additionally, the news report citing coroners from different counties also confirmed two deaths in Monroe County and three in Carroll County. While a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper said that one person had died in Silver City, reported ABC news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, the Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves took to Twitter and confirmed that at least 23&nbsp;Mississippians were killed following&nbsp;"violent tornados."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The National Weather Service also issued an alert for parts of Alabama as well as Tennessee, while they had earlier said thunderstorms battered the state late Friday after a tornado was reported in the area of Silver City and Rolling Fork. “Confirmed tornado is on the ground moving across I-55 moving into the city of Winona in Montgomery County shortly. Take cover now!” said NWS officials in Jackson, Mississippi on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The severe weather overnight snapped power&nbsp;in the areas of Mississippi and Alabama.&nbsp;The tracking website&nbsp;PowerOutage.us&nbsp;showed that as of 6 pm&nbsp;(local time), 6,565 customers remained without power in Mississippi communities devastated by the storms, while there were 13,532 across Alabama.</p>

<p>As of Saturday afternoon, 12,973 customers still lacked power in Tennessee, which was also hit by the severe weather.<br />
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At least 26 people have been killed after a powerful tornado hit parts of the United States’ Mississippi, late Friday (March 24), said the Governor of Mississippi.

At least 26 people have been killed after a powerful tornado hit parts of the United States’ Mississippi, late Friday (March 24), said the Governor of Mississippi. The storm has left a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km), damaging buildings and knocking out power while the severe weather also produced hail the size of golf balls, as per media reports. U.S. President Joe Biden approved declaration of emergency for Mississippi on Sunday after the powerful storm tore across the state, killing at least 25 people there and one in Alabama, reported Reuters. A White House Statement said, Biden ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the affected areas and funding will be available to affected people in the counties of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey. The country’s National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 km) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi. While in the rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork, the tornado continued to move at the speed of 70 mph (113 kph) toward Alabama’s Winona and Amory, reported the Associated Press. Confirming the death toll, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said that search and rescue teams are in full swing. "We know that many more are injured. Search and rescue teams are still active. The loss will be felt in these towns forever," he wrote on Twitter. Coroner Angelia Easton told ABC News that at least 13 people had been killed in Mississippi’s Sharkey County which is located in Rolling Fork. Additionally, the news report citing coroners from different counties also confirmed two deaths in Monroe County and three in Carroll County. While a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper said that one person had died in Silver City, reported ABC news. Subsequently, the Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves took to Twitter and confirmed that at least 23 Mississippians were killed following "violent tornados." At least twenty three Mississippians were killed by last night’s violent tornados. We know that many more are injured. Search and rescue teams are still active. The loss will be felt in these towns forever. Please pray for God’s hand to be over all who lost family and friends. — Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) March 25, 2023 × The National Weather Service also issued an alert for parts of Alabama as well as Tennessee, while they had earlier said thunderstorms battered the state late Friday after a tornado was reported in the area of Silver City and Rolling Fork. “Confirmed tornado is on the ground moving across I-55 moving into the city of Winona in Montgomery County shortly. Take cover now!” said NWS officials in Jackson, Mississippi on Twitter. The severe weather overnight snapped power in the areas of Mississippi and Alabama. The tracking website PowerOutage.us showed that as of 6 pm (local time), 6,565 customers remained without power in Mississippi communities devastated by the storms, while there were 13,532 across Alabama. As of Saturday afternoon, 12,973 customers still lacked power in Tennessee, which was also hit by the severe weather. Earlier, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency in affected areas and tweeted that the state had activated medical support. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US: At least 26 killed as powerful tornado rips Mississippi, Biden declares emergency

<p>At least six people have died after tornadoes ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi on Sunday, officials said.</p>

<p>The tornadoes caused "catastrophic" damage, according to US media, and prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a tornado emergency, its highest level of tornado alert.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-over-21300-coronavirus-deaths-us-spends-easter-sunday-on-lockdown-292129" hreflang="en">With over 21,300 coronavirus deaths, US spends Easter Sunday on lockdown</a></strong></p>

<p>The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MSEMA) reported one death in Walthall County, two in Lawrence County and three in Jefferson Davis County, all of which are in the southern part of the state.</p>

<p>"These are initial reports and will continue to update when info becomes available," the agency tweeted.</p>

<p>The Storm Prediction Center said it expected "severe thunderstorms" to continue through the night in Mississippi, as well as in neighboring states Alabama and Georgia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elderly-may-have-to-self-isolate-for-the-entire-year-or-until-a-vaccine-is-ready-292058" hreflang="en">Elderly may have to self-isolate for the entire year, or until a vaccine is ready</a></strong></p>

<p>"Strong tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, and large hail are all possible," the center added.</p>

<p>Mississippi governor Tate Reeves urged state residents to take the "severe storms very seriously."</p>

<p>The NWS just issued a solemn, rare warning: a 'PDS' (Particularly Dangerous Situation) tornado watch," he tweeted Sunday afternoon.</p>

<p>"Please take precautions to keep your family safe."</p>

<p>He later retweeted a message from MSEMA reminding residents to "wear a mask, bandana, or scarf around your nose and mouth" and to "practice social distancing" to prevent the spread of the coronavirus if they had to go to a public storm shelter.</p>


At least six people have died after tornadoes ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi on Sunday, officials said. The tornadoes caused "catastrophic" damage, according to US media, and prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a tornado emergency, its highest level of tornado alert.

At least six people have died after tornadoes ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi on Sunday, officials said. The tornadoes caused "catastrophic" damage, according to US media, and prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a tornado emergency, its highest level of tornado alert. Also read: With over 21,300 coronavirus deaths, US spends Easter Sunday on lockdown The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MSEMA) reported one death in Walthall County, two in Lawrence County and three in Jefferson Davis County, all of which are in the southern part of the state. "These are initial reports and will continue to update when info becomes available," the agency tweeted. The Storm Prediction Center said it expected "severe thunderstorms" to continue through the night in Mississippi, as well as in neighboring states Alabama and Georgia. Also read: Elderly may have to self-isolate for the entire year, or until a vaccine is ready "Strong tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, and large hail are all possible," the center added. Mississippi governor Tate Reeves urged state residents to take the "severe storms very seriously." The NWS just issued a solemn, rare warning: a 'PDS' (Particularly Dangerous Situation) tornado watch," he tweeted Sunday afternoon. "Please take precautions to keep your family safe." He later retweeted a message from MSEMA reminding residents to "wear a mask, bandana, or scarf around your nose and mouth" and to "practice social distancing" to prevent the spread of the coronavirus if they had to go to a public storm shelter.

At least six dead in US state of Mississippi after tornadoes