Dozens of tornadoes leave at least 4 dead as twisters wreak havoc across 7 Southern states

HOUSTON – At least four people have lost their lives as a result of a severe weather outbreak in the South over the weekend that spawned multiple tornadoes across several states.As many as 44 tornadoes were reported across seven states, with major damage reported in Texas and Mississippi. One fatality was reported in Brazoria County, Texas, south of Houston on Saturday.In Mississippi, one death occurred in Natchez and another in Lowndes County. Further north, a deadly incident occurred in North Carolina’s Iredell County on Sunday morning when a tree fell on a vehicle along Highway 152.A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch was issued Saturday afternoon for east Texas, southeast Arkansas, much of Louisiana, and western Mississippi.This was followed by numerous Tornado Warnings as severe weather persisted into Sunday.Severe storms rolled through the greater Houston area Saturday, causing significant damage and at least one fatality on the outskirts of the metro.The National Weather Service confirmed at least six tornadoes had touched down, with reports of destruction in Katy, Porter Heights, Splendora, Alvin and Smith Point.In Katy, video captured debris flying through the air as an EF-1 tornado swept through, damaging a mobile home park and flipping vehicles.Porter Heights suffered substantial damage, with drone footage revealing significant structural damage to buildings.The East Montgomery Fire Department was directly impacted, but no injuries were reported to their team.Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough confirmed the rescue of 15 individuals trapped in their homes by the storms.Near Alvin, multiple homes were destroyed and debris littered State Highway 35.

At least one death was reported in Brazoria County.This marked the second time in a single week that tornadoes impacted the Houston area.The O’Zion Church in Meadville, Mississippi, known for its “small church, big heart” spirit, was devastated by a powerful tornado.The tornado ...