ROLLING FORK, Mississippi (AP) — A powerful tornado ripped through a rural area of the Mississippi delta Friday night, injuring several people, extensively damaging it and downing power lines as severe weather caused the fall of hail the size of golf balls was moving through several southern states and the authorities were forced to warn that a “situation that endangered” the lives of people was being faced on the route.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi. The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork reported destruction as the tornado continued to move northeast overnight with winds of 70 mph without weakening, heading into Alabama through various towns including Winona and Amori.
The National Weather Service issued an alert with a blunt message: “Protect your lives, seek shelter now!”
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