Mississippi Tornadoes

I followed these storms in real time through storm chaser Youtube last night as a powerful wedge tornado plowed through nearly 100 miles of rural Mississippi, followed by a second formation right on the doorstep of Amory, MS. This morning the photos reveal the catastrophic damage to the small agricultural towns of Silver City, Rolling Fork, Amory and others.

At least 23 dead, others missing.

6 Replies to “Mississippi Tornadoes”

  1. At the 1:32 mark, does anyone know what that large white structure lying on its side is? almost looks like a water tower.

    1. That’s what it was. Another twitter post said that the tower’s anchor bolts were pulled out of the concrete and some of the foundation went, too. Terrific wind forces.

      You can see the clear ground where the water blew out when the reservoir split as it hit the ground. That alone would have caused a bunch of damage.

  2. Horrible!
    I have questions about Red Cross, therefore we are contributing to Samaritan’s Purse to help those folks.
    It is the least we can do.

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