See the Devastating Aftermath of Tornadoes in Mississippi

Angely Mercado
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In this aerial view, tornado damage to homes is seen on Country Road 16142 on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.
In this aerial view, tornado damage to homes is seen on Country Road 16142 on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.
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Multiple tornadoes formed and swept through Mississippi on Sunday night, into Monday morning. The twisters left behind a trail of extensive property damage, and injuries for affected residents, the Associated Press reported.

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service believe that a strong tornado, possibly one with wind speeds over 100 miles per hour, may have formed in Eastern Mississippi, local news 16ABC reported.

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Officials confirmed that multiple tornadoes formed around that time in both Rankin County and Jasper County. According to a statement from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Mississippi officials also confirmed the death of one person and 25 people with injuries. 18 of those injured residents had to go to the hospital. The rural town of Louin, in Jasper County bore the brunt of much of the damage.

“As of now, Jasper is the only county reporting injuries in this event,” Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves tweeted yesterday. “Damage assessments are currently ongoing in several counties and will continue over the coming days.” Officials also plan on monitoring damage from another tornado that struck Moss Point and Jackson County yesterday, Reeves tweeted.

A video uploaded to Twitter by the state’s emergency management agency shows trees splintered in half, structures with no windows or rooftops, and personal items strewn about:

The winds from the tornado this past weekend have also damaged power lines across multiple counties, which shut off power for tens of thousands of Mississippi residents yesterday. Sadly, parts of the state are still experiencing outages today. More than 19,000 customers throughout the state are without power this morning, according to Poweroutage.us.

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Residents of Louin Mississippi remove belongings from the rubble

Brenda Gavin (L) and Jaliyah Shelby (R) help remove belongings from the tornado-damaged home of Elnora Ross on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.
Brenda Gavin (L) and Jaliyah Shelby (R) help remove belongings from the tornado-damaged home of Elnora Ross on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.

Extensive tornado damage throughout Mississippi

A housing beam pokes through the windshield of a Camaro following severe weather the night before that swept through Louin, Mississippi, on June 19, 2023.
A housing beam pokes through the windshield of a Camaro following severe weather the night before that swept through Louin, Mississippi, on June 19, 2023.

Vehicle damaged by flying debris in Louin, Mississippi

A damaged vehicle stands amid debris littering a home following a Sunday night tornado that swept through Louin, Mississippi on June 19, 2023.
A damaged vehicle stands amid debris littering a home following a Sunday night tornado that swept through Louin, Mississippi on June 19, 2023.

Residents walk through the rubble after a recent tornado

Residents and family members walk past the remains of a mobile home following an overnight tornado that swept through Louin, Mississippi on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Residents and family members walk past the remains of a mobile home following an overnight tornado that swept through Louin, Mississippi on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Overturned mobile home after a Mississippi tornado

A mobile home is turned on its side off Main Street in Moss Point, Mississippi after a tornado struck the town, on June 19, 2023.
A mobile home is turned on its side off Main Street in Moss Point, Mississippi after a tornado struck the town, on June 19, 2023.

Roof-less houses after a weekend tornado in Mississippi

The First Missionary Baptist Church in Moss Point, Mississippi, sustained heavy damage from a tornado, on June 19, 2023.
The First Missionary Baptist Church in Moss Point, Mississippi, sustained heavy damage from a tornado, on June 19, 2023.

A Sunday tornado in Louin destroyed many family homes

A family dog sits in front of what is left of its home following an apparent Sunday night tornado that swept through the small community of Louin, Mississippi, on June 19, 2023.
A family dog sits in front of what is left of its home following an apparent Sunday night tornado that swept through the small community of Louin, Mississippi, on June 19, 2023.

Litter from damaged homes in Louin, Mississippi

In this aerial view, residents attempt to salvage what they can from a destroyed dwelling after a tornado struck off Country Road 16, on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.
In this aerial view, residents attempt to salvage what they can from a destroyed dwelling after a tornado struck off Country Road 16, on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.

Community members remove belongings from a home

Friends and relatives help remove belongings from Adrian Cole’s damaged home after a tornado struck off Country Road 16, on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.
Friends and relatives help remove belongings from Adrian Cole’s damaged home after a tornado struck off Country Road 16, on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.

Neighbors help a resident recover personal items

Elnora Ross sits outside her damaged home as friends and neighbors help salvage her belongings after a tornado struck off Country Road 16, on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.
Elnora Ross sits outside her damaged home as friends and neighbors help salvage her belongings after a tornado struck off Country Road 16, on June 19, 2023 in Louin, Mississippi.

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