Tornadoes Rip Through Mississippi, Damaging Hundreds Of Homes
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Jackson, Miss. — Multiple tornadoes tore through central, west and southern Mississippi Wednesday evening, destroying and damaging hundreds of homes across Lincoln, Lamar, Franklin, Kemper and other counties after a Tornado Emergency was issued just after 7 p.m.; the NOAA Storm Prediction Center received at least 14 reports of tornado damage.
State officials coordinated search-and-rescue and damage-assessment operations Thursday as more than 19,000 customers were reported without power and authorities documented injuries; Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported at least 17 people hurt and responders focused on the severely damaged Wash Trailer Park in Bogue Chitto while utility crews and local teams worked to restore services.
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Timeline
- 1. Wednesday evening: Supercell thunderstorms produced multiple tornadoes across central and southern Mississippi.
- 2. Just after 7 p.m. Wednesday: A Tornado Emergency was issued for parts of the state.
- 3. Overnight into Thursday: NOAA SPC recorded at least 14 reports of tornado damage; widespread outages reported.
- 4. Thursday: Officials reported nearly 500 homes damaged and at least 17 injured; Wash Trailer Park in Bogue Chitto severely impacted.
- 5. Thursday onward: State and local agencies initiated search, rescue, damage assessments and utility restoration.
Why it matters
Tornadoes are unpredictable and can cause widespread destruction. If you have family or friends in Mississippi, reach out to ensure they're safe. It's also a reminder to review your own emergency plans and supplies.
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