Mississippi, tornadoes
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MEMA reports that 14 tornadoes were recorded statewide on May 6. Lincoln and Lamar counties sustained the most damage.
A fast-moving outbreak of severe storms unleashed multiple tornadoes across central and western Mississippi late Wednesday.
Numerous storms are set to slam the area, with the primary risk developing later in the day. Tornadoes and hail are possible, with damaging winds possibly continuing into the evening.
Severe storms from Texas to Kentucky can bring hail, damaging wind, and tornado threat Tuesday across the South and Midwest.
A massive tornado south of Enid, Oklahoma, flattened homes and caused extensive damage in the area as long-track tornadoes moved across northern Oklahoma Thursday night.Storm Chaser Amanda Benton with
Severe storms carrying hail and wind threats return to North Texas on Tuesday as recovery efforts continue for victims of the deadly weekend tornadoes in Parker and Wise counties.
Alabama could have to deal with severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday. Tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain will all be possible as a cold front moves into the state, according to the National Weather Service.
Spring is a time of severe weather across the U.S., with many regions experiencing damaging thunderstorms and tornadoes. Last spring, there was significant tornado activity, as nearly two-thirds of the year's tornadoes occurred from March to May.
Following a night of deadly tornadoes and 90 mph winds, Texas remains under a weather alert for Sunday, with a conditional risk for isolated severe storms capable of producing 2+ inch hail.