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14 Tornadoes Reported Across Mississippi as Powerful Storms Ravage Hundreds of Homes, Knock Out Power
Officials said 815 homes were impacted and emergency crews reported 17 injuries as tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties.
- On Wednesday night, a fast-moving outbreak of severe storms unleashed multiple tornadoes across central and western Mississippi, leaving destruction and reports of trapped residents as emergency crews responded.
- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported 815 homes were impacted in Franklin and Lincoln counties, with crews working overnight to clear debris and reach isolated communities.
- Tornadoes flattened the Wash Mobile Home Park in Bogue Chitto, destroying 22 to 23 trailers; resident Max Mahaffey said he "was just watching TikTok on my bed" when the room vanished.
- Mattie Powell, Director of the Wilkinson County Emergency Management Agency, confirmed people were trapped in Garden City and Perrytown, informing the Fifth District supervisor to coordinate rescue efforts.
- National Weather Service tornado watches remain in effect until Thursday morning, covering an area with 12,257 residents; forecasters warned additional severe weather could not be ruled out as cleanup efforts begin.
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