IN PICS | Dozens of devastating tornadoes wreck the US Midwest and South

Storms continue to lash out on the central and Southern areas surround the Eastern United States with devastating winds and powerful tornadoes. The death toll has risen to 26. Kansas, Albama, Indiana, Illinois suffered maximum damage.

America's ravaging tornadoes: 26 killed as tornadoes pound Southern US

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<p>US President Joe Biden made another gaffe during one of his public speeches while visiting the tornado-hit town of Rolling Fork in the northeastern state of Mississippi. Delivering a speech while addressing the community, Biden repeatedly referred to the town as ‘Rolling Stone’.<br />
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"We're not just here for today, I'm determined that we're going to leave nothing behind. We're going to get it done for you," said Biden in the speech, before adding, "I'm making sure you got a place to sleep, food to eat, helping you rebuild your lives in Rolling Stone."</p>

<p>Having committed the blunder once, Biden, seemingly unaware, repeated the gaffe and said, "The town of Rolling Stone will be back, and we'll be with you every step of the way."</p>

<p>It was only towards the end of his speech that the president, known to make&nbsp;frequent gaffes, realised his mistake and said, “What did I say, I said Rolling Fork. Rolling Stone. I got my mind going here.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The small town of Rolling Fork was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado last Saturday, killing at least 25 people, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Winds up to 200 mph lashed the town which has a population of around 2,000, mostly comprising of the Black community.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Images of destruction released by news networks showed complete structures reduced to debris and automobiles toppled onto their sides.</p>

<p>“The west part of Rolling Fork is a residential area, and just a number of houses over there have been completely destroyed. Highway 61, where most of our businesses are, all of the businesses on 61 have been completely destroyed," Fred Miller, former Rolling Fork mayor was quoted as saying by FOX Weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, barely a week after the Mississippi tornado, twisters ravaged Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, injuring about 24 people so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akin to the tornado that hit Rolling Fork, the one in Little Rock also tore through residential areas causing destruction on an unimaginable scale.&nbsp;</p>

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US President Joe Biden made another gaffe during one of his public speeches while visiting the tornado-hit town of Rolling Fork in the northeastern state of Mississippi.

US President Joe Biden made another gaffe during one of his public speeches while visiting the tornado-hit town of Rolling Fork in the northeastern state of Mississippi. Delivering a speech while addressing the community, Biden repeatedly referred to the town as ‘Rolling Stone’. Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture, while The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962 and still counted among the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. "We're not just here for today, I'm determined that we're going to leave nothing behind. We're going to get it done for you," said Biden in the speech, before adding, "I'm making sure you got a place to sleep, food to eat, helping you rebuild your lives in Rolling Stone." Having committed the blunder once, Biden, seemingly unaware, repeated the gaffe and said, "The town of Rolling Stone will be back, and we'll be with you every step of the way." It was only towards the end of his speech that the president, known to make frequent gaffes, realised his mistake and said, “What did I say, I said Rolling Fork. Rolling Stone. I got my mind going here.” Biden, in Rolling Fork, Mississippi: "The town of Rolling Stone will be back" pic.twitter.com/oUlIFKP3Xd — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 31, 2023 × The small town of Rolling Fork was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado last Saturday, killing at least 25 people, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Winds up to 200 mph lashed the town which has a population of around 2,000, mostly comprising of the Black community. WATCH | Devasting tornadoes wreak havoc in West Georgia and Mississippi × Images of destruction released by news networks showed complete structures reduced to debris and automobiles toppled onto their sides. “The west part of Rolling Fork is a residential area, and just a number of houses over there have been completely destroyed. Highway 61, where most of our businesses are, all of the businesses on 61 have been completely destroyed," Fred Miller, former Rolling Fork mayor was quoted as saying by FOX Weather. On Friday, barely a week after the Mississippi tornado, twisters ravaged Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, injuring about 24 people so far. Akin to the tornado that hit Rolling Fork, the one in Little Rock also tore through residential areas causing destruction on an unimaginable scale. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Biden’s howler: Calls tornado-hit Mississippi town Rolling Stone instead of Rolling Fork

The United States is still experiencing extreme weather events; this time, the southern state of Arkansas was hit by a powerful tornado that left a path of destruction with uprooted trees and debris visible everywhere.

Tornado wreaks havoc in the US state of Arkansas

<p>At least 11 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through areas of the South and Midwest of the US on Saturday. In addition, a heavy metal concert was disrupted in Illinois when the roof of a packed theatre collapsed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of a vast storm system that also brought wildfires to the southern Plains and blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, perhaps dozens of tornadoes touched down in the early morning hours in at least seven states, wrecking houses and uprooting trees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the storms engulfed a region of the country where 85 million people live, many lost electricity. Four people died in Wynne, Arkansas, a small town, while three people died in Sullivan, Indiana.</p>

<p>Other fatalities were reported in Alabama, Illinois, Mississippi, and the area of Little Rock.</p>

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<p>“I’m sad that my town has been hit so hard,”&nbsp;Heidi Jenkins, a salon owner told AP.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Our school is gone, my church is gone. I’m sad for all the people who lost their homes,” she said.</p>

<p>Recovery efforts were already under way, with workers using chain saws to help remove fallen trees and bulldozers to move debris from destroyed buildings. Power was restored by utility vehicles. The volunteer groups convened to make plans for the day.</p>

<h2><strong>Apollo Theatre's roof collapses</strong></h2>

<p>One person was killed and 28 people were injured, five of them seriously, when a tornado in Belvidere, Illinois, destroyed the Apollo Theatre's roof as 260 people were watching a heavy metal concert indoors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gabrielle Lewellyn, who had just entered the theatre, told WTVO-TV that others hurried to lift the part of the ceiling that had collapsed and drag people out from under&nbsp;the debris.</p>

<p>“They dragged someone out from the rubble, and I sat with him and I held his hand and I was (telling him) ‘It’s going to be OK.’ I didn’t really know much else what to do,” Lewellyn told AP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The bands slated to perform were listed as Morbid Angel, Crypta, Skeleton Remains, and Revocation on the venue's Facebook page.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 95 miles (150 kilometres) southwest of Indianapolis, in Sullivan County, Indiana, close to the Illinois border, three people died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities in the Little Rock area reported at least one fatality and more than 20 serious injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tornadoes occurred only a few hours after President Joe Biden visited the Mississippi hamlet of Rolling Fork, where parts of the community were devastated by tornadoes last week.</p>

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At least 11 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through areas of the South and Midwest of the US on Saturday. In addition, a heavy metal concert was disrupted in Illinois when the roof of a packed theatre collapsed.

At least 11 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through areas of the South and Midwest of the US on Saturday. In addition, a heavy metal concert was disrupted in Illinois when the roof of a packed theatre collapsed. As part of a vast storm system that also brought wildfires to the southern Plains and blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, perhaps dozens of tornadoes touched down in the early morning hours in at least seven states, wrecking houses and uprooting trees. As the storms engulfed a region of the country where 85 million people live, many lost electricity. Four people died in Wynne, Arkansas, a small town, while three people died in Sullivan, Indiana. Other fatalities were reported in Alabama, Illinois, Mississippi, and the area of Little Rock. Here's the #tornado-warned storm hitting us at 6:11 PM CT in Davenport. pic.twitter.com/4L0FdMqx6j — Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) March 31, 2023 × “I’m sad that my town has been hit so hard,” Heidi Jenkins, a salon owner told AP. “Our school is gone, my church is gone. I’m sad for all the people who lost their homes,” she said. Recovery efforts were already under way, with workers using chain saws to help remove fallen trees and bulldozers to move debris from destroyed buildings. Power was restored by utility vehicles. The volunteer groups convened to make plans for the day. Apollo Theatre's roof collapses One person was killed and 28 people were injured, five of them seriously, when a tornado in Belvidere, Illinois, destroyed the Apollo Theatre's roof as 260 people were watching a heavy metal concert indoors. Gabrielle Lewellyn, who had just entered the theatre, told WTVO-TV that others hurried to lift the part of the ceiling that had collapsed and drag people out from under the debris. “They dragged someone out from the rubble, and I sat with him and I held his hand and I was (telling him) ‘It’s going to be OK.’ I didn’t really know much else what to do,” Lewellyn told AP. BREAKING: A large section of the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois has just collapsed during a concert. Rescue crews are on the scene. Further details: - Mass Casualty event - EMS requesting twenty ambulances to the scene - Took place during a Morbid Angels… pic.twitter.com/u8kENEyKNk — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) April 1, 2023 × The bands slated to perform were listed as Morbid Angel, Crypta, Skeleton Remains, and Revocation on the venue's Facebook page. About 95 miles (150 kilometres) southwest of Indianapolis, in Sullivan County, Indiana, close to the Illinois border, three people died. Authorities in the Little Rock area reported at least one fatality and more than 20 serious injuries. The tornadoes occurred only a few hours after President Joe Biden visited the Mississippi hamlet of Rolling Fork, where parts of the community were devastated by tornadoes last week. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Tornadoes hit central US: At least 11 killed, including one at Illinois concert

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<p>Almost a week after the Mississippi tornado mishap that killed 26 people, fierce twisters are now ravaging Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, injuring about 24 people so far.&nbsp;</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump's indictment has led to his supporters donating altogether $4 million in just 24 hours after the historic news that the 45th US president will face criminal charges, broke out.

Former US President Donald Trump's indictment has led to his supporters donating altogether $4 million in just 24 hours after the historic news that the 45th US president will face criminal charges, broke out. The fundraising emails were sent out under subject lines like "America needs you right now," "RUMORED DETAILS OF MY ARREST" "BREAKING: PRESIDENT TRUMP INDICTED" and "Yes, I've been indicted, BUT." Moreover, after Mississippi, now many other US states are posed facing the risk of tornado, which has so far injured 24 people in Arkansas state. In other news, Georgia became the first US state to pass a resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry. "Hinduphobia, as described by the Understanding Hinduphobia Initiative, is "a set of antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviours towards Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Hindus that may manifest as prejudice, fear, or hatred," the resolution read. Click on the headlines to read more: In just 24 hours after indictment news, Donald Trump's campaign raises over $4 million In just a matter of 24 hours after indictment news, the former US President, who is seeking to return to the White House again after 2024 elections, raised a whopping $4 million, as per his campaign data Friday. At least 24 injured after 'devastating' tornado hit US state of Arkansas Almost a week after the Mississippi tornado mishap that killed 26 people, fierce twisters are now ravaging Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, injuring about 24 people so far. Georgia becomes first American state to condemn Hinduphobia, passes resolution The US state of Georgia and its House of Representatives recently passed a resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry - becoming the first American state to bring forth such a measure. Spain's Asturias battles 90+ wildfires; authorities claim blazes sparked by 'fire terrorist,' arsonists Spain is battling more than 90 wildfires that are ravaging the nation's lush region of Asturias. Most of these wildfires are believed to have been intentionally started by arsonists that a leader of the regional government has branded "fire terrorists." Watch | Jennifer Aniston says new generation finds 'Friends' problematic ×

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In pics | US: At least three killed, dozens injured after tornado rips through Arkansas

<p>Almost a week after the Mississippi tornado mishap killed 26 people, fierce twisters are now ravaging Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, killing at least three people and injuring multiple.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr tweeted, "At this time, we know of 24 people who have been hospitalised at Little Rock hospitals and we are not aware of any fatalities in Little Rock at this time. Property damage is extensive and we are still responding."</p>

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<p>He said a temporary emergency shelter is being set up for any displaced individuals. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency. The National Guard has also been deployed because of the significant damage in the central part of the city.</p>

<p>The tornado in Little Rock&nbsp;tore through residential areas. It&nbsp;demolished many&nbsp;homes and apartment complexes and&nbsp;flipped&nbsp;vehicles. Considering the severity,&nbsp;search and rescue operations have been set off. According to reports, some of the individuals are critically&nbsp;injured.</p>

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<p>According to the weather&nbsp;service report, at least seven tornadoes and significant hail across Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, and Tennessee were confirmed.&nbsp;A state of emergency has also been declared in Missouri. Two tornados were reported in Iowa state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center in Little Rock, at least 15 to 20 patients are anticipated to come following the injuries inflicted in tornadoes. About 79,000 people in Arkansas were without power.</p>

<p>In Oklahoma, strong winds brought down power lines. It also reportedly&nbsp;started grass fires.&nbsp;Over&nbsp;28,000 people lost electricity in the state. Moreover, Missouri, Texas and Kansas also&nbsp;reported outages.&nbsp;An "explosive" storm system poses a threat to over 90 million people in 15 US states. In Illinois, hail broke many&nbsp;automobile windows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe&nbsp;Biden travelled to Mississippi earlier to offer condolences and pledge federal assistance to tornado victims. This week's tornado in Mississippi travelled 59 miles (94 km) and lasted for about an hour and ten minutes.&nbsp;<br />
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Almost a week after the Mississippi tornado mishap killed 26 people, fierce twisters are now ravaging Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, killing at least three people and injuring multiple.

Almost a week after the Mississippi tornado mishap killed 26 people, fierce twisters are now ravaging Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, killing at least three people and injuring multiple. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr tweeted, "At this time, we know of 24 people who have been hospitalised at Little Rock hospitals and we are not aware of any fatalities in Little Rock at this time. Property damage is extensive and we are still responding." Also Read | Brazil President Lula reschedules meeting with Xi Jinping He said a temporary emergency shelter is being set up for any displaced individuals. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency. The National Guard has also been deployed because of the significant damage in the central part of the city. The tornado in Little Rock tore through residential areas. It demolished many homes and apartment complexes and flipped vehicles. Considering the severity, search and rescue operations have been set off. According to reports, some of the individuals are critically injured. Also Read | Defending Twitter's paid blue tick, Elon Musk predicts social media sites without such model 'will fail' According to the weather service report, at least seven tornadoes and significant hail across Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, and Tennessee were confirmed. A state of emergency has also been declared in Missouri. Two tornados were reported in Iowa state. Watch | Will Artificial Intelligence be the end of mankind? × According to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center in Little Rock, at least 15 to 20 patients are anticipated to come following the injuries inflicted in tornadoes. About 79,000 people in Arkansas were without power. In Oklahoma, strong winds brought down power lines. It also reportedly started grass fires. Over 28,000 people lost electricity in the state. Moreover, Missouri, Texas and Kansas also reported outages. An "explosive" storm system poses a threat to over 90 million people in 15 US states. In Illinois, hail broke many automobile windows. US President Joe Biden travelled to Mississippi earlier to offer condolences and pledge federal assistance to tornado victims. This week's tornado in Mississippi travelled 59 miles (94 km) and lasted for about an hour and ten minutes. (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.

Three dead, multiple injured after 'devastating' tornado hits US state of Arkansas

Extreme weather events continue to hit the United States. Different states in the country were hit by tornadoes while a third state had to deal with severe storms, at least three people have died in Arkansas as powerful tornado plowed through the state.

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<p>As the thunder roared outside and the lights inside Chuck's Dairy Bar began to blink, owner Tracy Harden realized the tornado conditions forecasted for her small Mississippi town Friday night were far more severe than she realized.</p>

<p>"Cooler!" yelled out Harden, and she, her husband and their employees scrambled into a giant gray metal box -- normally used to keep the restaurant's food refrigerated, but which that night saved nine lives in the shattered small town of Rolling Fork.</p>

<p>The tornado cut a trail of havoc more than 100 miles (160 kilometres) long across the southern US state, leaving 25 people dead and devastating damage in its wake.</p>

<p>As evening approached, it had been a little windy and rainy, Harden recounted, surveying the land where her business used to sit.</p>

<p>But the weather warning sirens hadn't sounded, so "we really just didn't worry about this much at all," she told AFP.</p>

<p>Barbara Nell McReynolds-Pinkins -- the cook at Chuck's, affectionately known as Miss P -- had just finished preparing an order of hamburger steak with fries and a salad when everything seemed to change.</p>

<p>"It was so scary," the 52-year-old said, still trembling as she remembered the howling wind, flashes of lightening and pouring rain.</p>

<p>As the storm intensified, 48-year-old Harden said relatives began sending her messages, warning of an especially violent tornado headed her way.</p>

<p>"The lights flickered, and I screamed 'Cooler!'," Harden said. But before her husband was even able to reach the refrigerator's door handle, the whole place was plunged into darkness.</p>

<h2><strong>Ferocious wind</strong></h2>

<p>Harden's husband began to shove everyone inside the giant container.</p>

<p>"And I was calling everybody's name to make sure we had everyone as they were coming to me," Harden said, unable to contain her emotion as she remembered the scene.</p>

<p>The wind was so strong her husband almost lost his grip on the door, which they had to keep closed tight enough to protect them from the storm, but not so tight the group would get locked inside.</p>

<p>Then, "He said, 'I see the sky,'" Harden recalled. "That meant that our roof was gone."</p>

<p>For a long while -- Harden and McReynolds-Pinkins could not estimate how long -- the nine stayed huddled together inside the cooler, bumping up against the metal shelves stocked with milk and meat products.</p>

<p>The ferocious winds -- up to 200 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service -- buffeted and battered the cooler, the nine restaurant workers still inside.</p>

<p>"We're screaming and crying and praying, and then all of a sudden it just stops," Harden said.</p>

<p>But when her husband tried to open the door, it seemed stuck. They called 911 and started to scream, hoping someone would hear them.</p>

<p>That's when the customer who had ordered Miss P's steak came back.</p>

<h2><strong>'God saved us'</strong></h2>

<p>The customer, who had broken his arm as the tornado raged overhead, "somehow cleared the debris from at the door," Harden said. "He got it open, and he got us all out."</p>

<p>The group was rescued, but the world outside the cooler was destroyed.</p>

<p>Buildings were smashed, some totally flattened. Two motels next door, also owned by Harden and her husband, were gone.</p>

<p>"God saved us" through Tracy Harden, according to McReynolds-Pinkins.</p>

<p>"I've always heard if you're in a restaurant and there's a cooler, get in the cooler, and that just came to my mind," Harden said, tears streaming down her cheeks as she explained how she knew where to take shelter.</p>

<p>For Harden, it's still too soon to think about insurance or plans for rebuilding -- right now, that is "the least of our worries," she said, more focused on the human impact of this disaster.</p>

<p>But "we will be back," she promised, in the same spot as before.</p>

<p>And what of the now dented cooler?</p>

<p>"We're gonna bronze it. We're gonna make it beautiful!" she said, laughing.</p>

<p>"It saved our lives!"</p>


As the thunder roared outside and the lights inside Chuck's Dairy Bar began to blink, owner Tracy Harden realized the tornado conditions forecasted for her small Mississippi town Friday night were far more severe than she realized.

As the thunder roared outside and the lights inside Chuck's Dairy Bar began to blink, owner Tracy Harden realized the tornado conditions forecasted for her small Mississippi town Friday night were far more severe than she realized. "Cooler!" yelled out Harden, and she, her husband and their employees scrambled into a giant gray metal box -- normally used to keep the restaurant's food refrigerated, but which that night saved nine lives in the shattered small town of Rolling Fork. The tornado cut a trail of havoc more than 100 miles (160 kilometres) long across the southern US state, leaving 25 people dead and devastating damage in its wake. As evening approached, it had been a little windy and rainy, Harden recounted, surveying the land where her business used to sit. But the weather warning sirens hadn't sounded, so "we really just didn't worry about this much at all," she told AFP. Barbara Nell McReynolds-Pinkins -- the cook at Chuck's, affectionately known as Miss P -- had just finished preparing an order of hamburger steak with fries and a salad when everything seemed to change. "It was so scary," the 52-year-old said, still trembling as she remembered the howling wind, flashes of lightening and pouring rain. As the storm intensified, 48-year-old Harden said relatives began sending her messages, warning of an especially violent tornado headed her way. "The lights flickered, and I screamed 'Cooler!'," Harden said. But before her husband was even able to reach the refrigerator's door handle, the whole place was plunged into darkness. Ferocious wind Harden's husband began to shove everyone inside the giant container. "And I was calling everybody's name to make sure we had everyone as they were coming to me," Harden said, unable to contain her emotion as she remembered the scene. The wind was so strong her husband almost lost his grip on the door, which they had to keep closed tight enough to protect them from the storm, but not so tight the group would get locked inside. Then, "He said, 'I see the sky,'" Harden recalled. "That meant that our roof was gone." For a long while -- Harden and McReynolds-Pinkins could not estimate how long -- the nine stayed huddled together inside the cooler, bumping up against the metal shelves stocked with milk and meat products. The ferocious winds -- up to 200 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service -- buffeted and battered the cooler, the nine restaurant workers still inside. "We're screaming and crying and praying, and then all of a sudden it just stops," Harden said. But when her husband tried to open the door, it seemed stuck. They called 911 and started to scream, hoping someone would hear them. That's when the customer who had ordered Miss P's steak came back. 'God saved us' The customer, who had broken his arm as the tornado raged overhead, "somehow cleared the debris from at the door," Harden said. "He got it open, and he got us all out." The group was rescued, but the world outside the cooler was destroyed. Buildings were smashed, some totally flattened. Two motels next door, also owned by Harden and her husband, were gone. "God saved us" through Tracy Harden, according to McReynolds-Pinkins. "I've always heard if you're in a restaurant and there's a cooler, get in the cooler, and that just came to my mind," Harden said, tears streaming down her cheeks as she explained how she knew where to take shelter. For Harden, it's still too soon to think about insurance or plans for rebuilding -- right now, that is "the least of our worries," she said, more focused on the human impact of this disaster. But "we will be back," she promised, in the same spot as before. And what of the now dented cooler? "We're gonna bronze it. We're gonna make it beautiful!" she said, laughing. "It saved our lives!"

How a giant restaurant refrigerator saved nine lives from US tornado

Mississippi is facing the wrath of mother nature. At least about 26 people are reported to have been killed and dozens of others are injured in Mississippi that has been struck by massive tornado and strong thunderstorms.

US: Devastating Tornado in Mississippi kills 26, more severe weather expected

<p>Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves warned that more storms and severe weather ahead after the devastating tornadoes killed 26 people. Governor Reeves said that many parts of the state are facing significant risks. Hundreds of citizens were displaced due to the tornadoes which tore through Alabama and Mississippi in the United States on Friday night.</p>

<p>The mayor of one of the worst-hit towns said that some of his personal friends were also killed in the natural disaster.</p>

<p>The tornado that came on Friday was the deadliest among all the tornadoes which have hit Mississippi in more than 10 years. Around 25 people lost their lives in the state while one person was confirmed dead in the neighbouring state of Alabama.</p>

<p>Trucks were overturned into houses, trees were uprooted and power lines were broken by the tornado which was classified as “violent”.</p>

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<p>Some volunteers came from the neighbouring state of Louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas to help the locals in the clean-up operation. A state of emergency was declared by United States President Joe Biden and federal resources were deployed to accelerate the work of rescue and response in some of the towns which were worst hit.</p>

<p>Crews have been working to remove the fallen trees which have pinned down the power lines because of which thousands have been living in darkness since Friday. A few stations have been established outside some buildings which are standing partially for the survivors to collect sandwiches and water.</p>

<p>However, as local communities are working towards providing a swift response, warnings have been issued for the severe storm ahead.</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference held in Rolling Fork, Governor Reeves said, "What we've seen, much like the storm that occurred Friday night, is in the 24-36 hours that are leading up to this afternoon, it appears that the risks seem to be getting worse and worse, not better.”</p>

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<p>"And when you stand here and see this, what feels like a beautiful weather day in Mississippi, please be aware and please know: if you are south of I-55 in Mississippi today there are significant risks. We are prepared,” he added.</p>

<p>The governor stated that it was "heartbreaking" to see the devastation and loss caused by the tornadoes, however, he added that he was "damn proud to be a Mississippian" after seeing how swiftly locals responded to the disaster.</p>

<p>"Because Mississippians have done what Mississippians do. In times of tragedy, in times of crisis, they stand up and they show up, and they're here to help themselves, help their neighbours,” he said.</p>

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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves warned that more storms and severe weather ahead after the devastating tornadoes killed 26 people. Governor Reeves said that many parts of the state are facing significant risks.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves warned that more storms and severe weather ahead after the devastating tornadoes killed 26 people. Governor Reeves said that many parts of the state are facing significant risks. Hundreds of citizens were displaced due to the tornadoes which tore through Alabama and Mississippi in the United States on Friday night. The mayor of one of the worst-hit towns said that some of his personal friends were also killed in the natural disaster. The tornado that came on Friday was the deadliest among all the tornadoes which have hit Mississippi in more than 10 years. Around 25 people lost their lives in the state while one person was confirmed dead in the neighbouring state of Alabama. Trucks were overturned into houses, trees were uprooted and power lines were broken by the tornado which was classified as “violent”. ALSO READ | WATCH | Mississippi weatherman breaks down during news forecast of tornado destruction Some volunteers came from the neighbouring state of Louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas to help the locals in the clean-up operation. A state of emergency was declared by United States President Joe Biden and federal resources were deployed to accelerate the work of rescue and response in some of the towns which were worst hit. Crews have been working to remove the fallen trees which have pinned down the power lines because of which thousands have been living in darkness since Friday. A few stations have been established outside some buildings which are standing partially for the survivors to collect sandwiches and water. However, as local communities are working towards providing a swift response, warnings have been issued for the severe storm ahead. Addressing a press conference held in Rolling Fork, Governor Reeves said, "What we've seen, much like the storm that occurred Friday night, is in the 24-36 hours that are leading up to this afternoon, it appears that the risks seem to be getting worse and worse, not better.” WATCH | US: Devastating Tornado in Mississippi kills 25, Biden describes images as 'heartbreaking' | WION "And when you stand here and see this, what feels like a beautiful weather day in Mississippi, please be aware and please know: if you are south of I-55 in Mississippi today there are significant risks. We are prepared,” he added. The governor stated that it was "heartbreaking" to see the devastation and loss caused by the tornadoes, however, he added that he was "damn proud to be a Mississippian" after seeing how swiftly locals responded to the disaster. "Because Mississippians have done what Mississippians do. In times of tragedy, in times of crisis, they stand up and they show up, and they're here to help themselves, help their neighbours,” he said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Mississippi braces for more storms after being routed by devastating tornado

After a devastating tornado that ravaged parts of Mississippi and West Georgia, the region is now in for another round of thunderstorms. The tornado outbreak that was described as "large and extremely dangerous" by the national weather service killed at least 25 and left dozens of others injured in Mississippi.

Devasting tornadoes wreak havoc in West Georgia and Mississippi

Mississippi is facing the wrath of mother nature. At least about 23 people are reported to have been killed and dozens of others are injured in Mississippi that has been struck by massive tornado and strong thunderstorms.

Mississippi: Twister leaves 160-km-long trail of damage and destruction

Mississippi is facing the wrath of mother nature. At least about 25 people are reported to have been killed and dozens of others are injured in Mississippi that has been struck by massive tornado and strong thunderstorms.

US: Devastating Tornado in Mississippi kills 25, Biden describes images as 'heartbreaking' | WION

<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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Earlier, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency in affected areas and tweeted that the state had activated medical support.</p>

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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>In southern California, United States, the ongoing "winter weather drama" took a wilder turn as a tornado on Wednesday tore through the city, ripping roofs off of buildings and smashing cars around. The tornado, as per AFP, raked the city of Montebello near Los Angeles. Residents were left scrambling for safety as the storm destroyed cars, broke windows and created a "mess." Aerial pictures taken after the tornado showed several roofs with holes in them, pipes and other installations twisted and broken, and vehicles appear to have been dragged out of their parking spaces.</p>

<p>Speaking to broadcaster KTLA, one local business owner described his experience of suddenly coming face to face with the storm and said he was driving when he "saw this tornado in front of me and had to reverse out."</p>

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<p>"The tornado took off the roof of the building. All the windows of the cars are shattered. Cars were destroyed, it was just a mess."</p>

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<p>"I saw cars just swivelling through the streets and it was just the craziest thing I've ever seen," they added.</p>

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<p>The National Weather Service (NWS) said it was investigating the "weak tornado," and another one that hit Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara. The two storms, as per the weather agency, had winds of up to 85 miles an hour.</p>

<p>As per NWS, the southern Californian storm "damaged around 25 mobile home units and there was minor tree damage to the cemetery adjacent to the mobile home park."</p>

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<p>Nevertheless, "this is a pretty significant tornado by (California) standards since it hit a populated area, clearly caused damage, and may have caused injuries," writes meteorologist Daniel Swain on Twitter.</p>

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<p>The tornadoes come after an intense storm that ripped through California, downing power lines and leaving thousands without electricity as the region was bombarded with heavy rain and snow.</p>

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In southern California, United States, the ongoing "winter weather drama" took a wilder turn as a tornado on Wednesday tore through the city, ripping roofs off of buildings and smashing cars around.

In southern California, United States, the ongoing "winter weather drama" took a wilder turn as a tornado on Wednesday tore through the city, ripping roofs off of buildings and smashing cars around. The tornado, as per AFP, raked the city of Montebello near Los Angeles. Residents were left scrambling for safety as the storm destroyed cars, broke windows and created a "mess." Aerial pictures taken after the tornado showed several roofs with holes in them, pipes and other installations twisted and broken, and vehicles appear to have been dragged out of their parking spaces. Speaking to broadcaster KTLA, one local business owner described his experience of suddenly coming face to face with the storm and said he was driving when he "saw this tornado in front of me and had to reverse out." Watch | U.S: Recent storm inundated California | WION Climate Tracker "The tornado took off the roof of the building. All the windows of the cars are shattered. Cars were destroyed, it was just a mess." tornado in Montebello - California - damaged few buildings and some cars were damaged pic.twitter.com/h2Vq3frHyc — Sanj (@sanjmovies) March 22, 2023 × "I saw cars just swivelling through the streets and it was just the craziest thing I've ever seen," they added. Also read | In pics | Roads, farmland, houses and cars underwater in California The National Weather Service (NWS) said it was investigating the "weak tornado," and another one that hit Carpinteria, near Santa Barbara. The two storms, as per the weather agency, had winds of up to 85 miles an hour. As per NWS, the southern Californian storm "damaged around 25 mobile home units and there was minor tree damage to the cemetery adjacent to the mobile home park." Also read | California braces for more flooding as another atmospheric river approaches Nevertheless, "this is a pretty significant tornado by (California) standards since it hit a populated area, clearly caused damage, and may have caused injuries," writes meteorologist Daniel Swain on Twitter. This is a pretty significant tornado by CA standards since it hit a populated area, clearly caused damage, and may have caused injuries. (It's very hard to assess tornado strength from footage like this, but at the very least it appears stronger than a marginal/EF-0 event). #CAwx https://t.co/Minrv5t54Q — Daniel Swain (@Weather_West) March 22, 2023 × The tornadoes come after an intense storm that ripped through California, downing power lines and leaving thousands without electricity as the region was bombarded with heavy rain and snow. (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.

Small tornado in California leaves cars and buildings damaged

In today's episode of WION Climate Tracker, we bring you climate stories from around the world - UN seeks solution to global Water Crisis, California struck by fierce Tornado, Are food grains reaching Africa? Is Indonesia building its new capital at the cost of environment? 'Bomb Cyclone' knocks out power in California, Air pollution spikes in Beijing.

UN seeks solution to global Water Crisis; California struck by fierce tornado | WION Climate Tracker

A rare tornado touched down in a Los Angeles suburb ripping roofs off a line of commercial buildings and sending debris twisting into the sky and across a city block.

California struck by fierce tornado

A tornado swept through towns near Houston, Texas leaving torn roofs, broken traffic lights and shattered windows. However no deaths have been reported yet.

WION Climate Tracker: Tornado causes huge damage in Huston, no deaths reported

Intense storm spawning dozens of tornadoes stored through large swathes of territory in the southern parts of the United States. Heavy thunderstorms rolled from eastern Texas to Georgia and as far as Indiana and in Mississippi - tornadoes damaged numerous homes.

Tornado wreaks havoc in Alabama, kills at least six people

<p>Southern United States was lashed by severe storms and dozens of destructive tornadoes on Thursday, killing at least seven people.&nbsp;The National Weather Service stated that the region was hit by around 45 tornadoes in a day. Six people lost their lives in the storms that hit central Autauga County in Alabama, said deputy director of emergency services Gary Weaver.&nbsp;The city of Selma, which is an important place for the 1960s civil rights movement, witnessed the tornado tear through the downtown area, as trees fell and rooftops were ripped apart.</p>

<p>Mayor James Perkins said that "significant" damage was caused by the tornado and appealed to residents to keep their distance from downed power lines and prevent roads.</p>

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<p>Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, in her tweet, said that she was "sad to have learned that six Alabamians were lost to the storms”. The storms and tornadoes also hit the neighbouring state of Georgia, as a six-year-old girl lost her life after a tree fell on her.</p>

<p>"Our entire family is heartbroken over this tragedy," Brian Kemp, governor of the state, tweeted. "As we continue to monitor state response to these storms, we are praying for this family as they mourn this terrible loss,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Over 11, 300 flights delayed, cancelled in U.S. due to system outage</strong></p>

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<p>Tornadoes, an extremely difficult weather phenomenon to predict, are very common in the United States, and they&nbsp;keeps on hitting the country’s central and southern parts.<br />
In November, Alabama and Mississippi were hit by 36 tornados, killing two people.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Southern United States was lashed by severe storms and dozens of destructive tornadoes on Thursday, killing at least seven people. The National Weather Service stated that the region was hit by around 45 tornadoes in a day.

Southern United States was lashed by severe storms and dozens of destructive tornadoes on Thursday, killing at least seven people. The National Weather Service stated that the region was hit by around 45 tornadoes in a day. Six people lost their lives in the storms that hit central Autauga County in Alabama, said deputy director of emergency services Gary Weaver. The city of Selma, which is an important place for the 1960s civil rights movement, witnessed the tornado tear through the downtown area, as trees fell and rooftops were ripped apart. Mayor James Perkins said that "significant" damage was caused by the tornado and appealed to residents to keep their distance from downed power lines and prevent roads. ALSO READ| US, Japan come closer amid worries over assertive China Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, in her tweet, said that she was "sad to have learned that six Alabamians were lost to the storms”. The storms and tornadoes also hit the neighbouring state of Georgia, as a six-year-old girl lost her life after a tree fell on her. "Our entire family is heartbroken over this tragedy," Brian Kemp, governor of the state, tweeted. "As we continue to monitor state response to these storms, we are praying for this family as they mourn this terrible loss,” he added. WATCH | Over 11, 300 flights delayed, cancelled in U.S. due to system outage Tornadoes, an extremely difficult weather phenomenon to predict, are very common in the United States, and they keeps on hitting the country’s central and southern parts. In November, Alabama and Mississippi were hit by 36 tornados, killing two people. (With inputs from agencies)

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