Severe Storms Sweep the South Causing Power Outages, Floods, and Fatalities

Takeaways:

• Strong storms swept across the South, causing at least one death, destroying homes, and leaving over 200,000 people without power.

• The severe weather prompted flood watches and flash flood warnings across several states, with over 272,000 customers experiencing power outages in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Virginia.

• Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves reported one death and one injury, with preliminary reports of 72 homes damaged or destroyed in various counties.

• Tornado watches were issued for parts of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, with an EF-1 tornado striking Katy, Texas, and severe storms expected to continue into Thursday.

• A disaster declaration was issued for Jasper County, Texas, with rescue teams actively extricating people from flooded areas, and severe weather risks persisting for the Ohio Valley, Southeast, and northern Florida.

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[1] Strong storms tear through the South leaving over 200K without power. Link

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