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US storms: At least 15 dead in Georgia and Mississippi US storms: At least 16 dead in Georgia and Mississippi
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Severe weather has killed 11 people and injured 23 in the US state of Georgia, emergency officials say. Severe weather has killed at least 16 people in the US South and injured many more, emergency officials say.
A state of emergency has been declared in seven counties in south-central Georgia, Governor Nathan Deal said. A state of emergency has been declared by Governor Nathan Deal in seven counties in south-central Georgia, where 12 people were killed.
More storms and a "tornado outbreak" are expected in northern Florida and southern Georgia, the National Weather Service says.
Four people were killed by tornadoes in Mississippi on Saturday.Four people were killed by tornadoes in Mississippi on Saturday.
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency said the 11 victims were in the southern Cook, Brooks and Berrien counties. More storms and a "tornado outbreak" are expected in northern Florida and southern Georgia, the National Weather Service says.
Seven of those killed were at a mobile home park in Cook County apparently struck by a tornado overnight. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency said in a news release that the 12 victims were in the southern Cook, Brooks and Berrien counties.
Eight of the deaths occurred in Cook County. Officials have confirmed that seven people killed there were at a mobile home park apparently struck by a tornado overnight.
It is unclear where the eighth fatality occurred.
Cook County coroner Tim Purvis said numerous mobile homes had been "levelled" before dawn on Sunday in the park near the city of Adel. He said emergency teams were still searching for survivors.Cook County coroner Tim Purvis said numerous mobile homes had been "levelled" before dawn on Sunday in the park near the city of Adel. He said emergency teams were still searching for survivors.
Mr Purvis estimated that the park has about 40 mobile homes in total, and roughly half were destroyed.Mr Purvis estimated that the park has about 40 mobile homes in total, and roughly half were destroyed.
"These storms have devastated communities and homes in South Central Georgia, and the state is making all resources available to the impacted areas," Governor Deal said in a statement."These storms have devastated communities and homes in South Central Georgia, and the state is making all resources available to the impacted areas," Governor Deal said in a statement.
US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Gov Deal and expressed his condolences for the loss of life.US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Gov Deal and expressed his condolences for the loss of life.
In Brooks County, coroner Michael Miller said two people died when an apparent tornado tossed a mobile home around 100 yards into the middle of Highway 122.In Brooks County, coroner Michael Miller said two people died when an apparent tornado tossed a mobile home around 100 yards into the middle of Highway 122.
Swathes of the south-eastern United States have been hit by storms over the weekend.Swathes of the south-eastern United States have been hit by storms over the weekend.
In southern Mississippi, four people died in the path of a tornado with winds above 218 km/h (136 mph).In southern Mississippi, four people died in the path of a tornado with winds above 218 km/h (136 mph).
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned a "severe thunderstorm and tornado outbreak" was expected across north Florida and south Georgia, with the "severe threat also expected to extend southward into central Florida and northeastward into South Carolina". More than 50 others were injured and about 480 homes were damaged, state officials said.
In a tweet, the NWS in Atlanta/Peachtree City said rainfall had been significant in the past 24 hours, with the city of Charlotte getting 13.6cm (5.3 inches). The National Weather Service (NWS) warned a "severe thunderstorm and tornado outbreak" was expected across north Florida and south Georgia on Sunday, with the "severe threat also expected to extend southward into central Florida and northeastward into South Carolina".
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency issued advice on the best and worst places to shelter from a tornado late on Saturday, advising locals in the path of a tornado to cover themselves with blankets or a mattress for protection.The Georgia Emergency Management Agency issued advice on the best and worst places to shelter from a tornado late on Saturday, advising locals in the path of a tornado to cover themselves with blankets or a mattress for protection.