Severe Storms and Tornadoes Devastate Southern U.S., Leaving Four Dead

Tornadoes and extreme weather over the weekend caused widespread damage across Texas, Mississippi, and other southern states, disrupting holiday travel and leaving thousands without power.

At least four people died in storm-related incidents, including tornadoes in Texas, Mississippi, and North Carolina, with dozens injured and significant property damage reported.
The National Weather Service confirmed over 40 tornadoes across multiple states, including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and North Carolina, with some rated as EF-2 or higher.
Severe weather disrupted travel, with more than 15,000 flights delayed or canceled and widespread power outages affecting over 200,000 customers in the southern U.S.
Mississippi and Texas saw the most severe impacts, with fatalities reported in Brazoria County, Texas, and Adams County, Mississippi, where homes were destroyed and trees caused fatalities.
Experts link the intensity of these storms to climate change, noting increased atmospheric instability contributing to larger but less frequent tornado outbreaks.