A devastating tornado struck Mississippi Friday night.Search and rescue crews were dispatched to Rolling Fork, along with ambulances in response to the tornado, according to Gov. Tate Reeves. Sharkey County Coroner Angelia Eason said the storm blew out windows, damaged the roof and brought down trees at her home in Rolling Fork.Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer was in Rolling Fork Friday night in the middle of a search and rescue operation.The tornado, which spun up near Rolling Fork around 8 p.m., was at least a mile wide and traveled for more than 90 miles. Several towns along the track, including Anguilla and Silver Creek, also saw significant damage.It will take days to determine the exact length and force of the tornado, 16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman said. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is coordinating the response. Damage assessment won’t begin until Saturday morning.
A devastating tornado struck Mississippi Friday night.
Search and rescue crews were dispatched to Rolling Fork, along with ambulances in response to the tornado, according to Gov. Tate Reeves.
Sharkey County Coroner Angelia Eason said the storm blew out windows, damaged the roof and brought down trees at her home in Rolling Fork.
Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer was in Rolling Fork Friday night in the middle of a search and rescue operation.
The tornado, which spun up near Rolling Fork around 8 p.m., was at least a mile wide and traveled for more than 90 miles. Several towns along the track, including Anguilla and Silver Creek, also saw significant damage.
It will take days to determine the exact length and force of the tornado, 16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman said.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is coordinating the response. Damage assessment won’t begin until Saturday morning.
