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Deadly tornadoes batter southern US states Deadly tornadoes batter southern US states
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At least six people have died after storms triggered tornadoes and flooding across several southern US states. At least 13 people have died after storms triggered tornadoes and flooding across several southern US states.
Tornadoes touched down in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. Tornadoes ripped through Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi on Sunday, while severe storms also hit parts of Alabama and Georgia on Monday.
On Sunday, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agenda confirmed deaths across three counties. More than 900,000 households were without power on Monday morning local time.
In Louisiana, a number of homes were destroyed in the city of Monroe, with the city's official social media account initially reporting only minor injuries. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MSEMA) confirmed deaths across three counties on Sunday.
The National Weather Service said severe thunderstorms were likely through late Sunday into Monday, in particular across parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. US media reported a man in Georgia was killed on Monday morning when a tree fell on a house.
"Strong tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and large hail are all possible," the agency warned. In Louisiana, a number of homes were destroyed in the city of Monroe. The city's official social media account initially reported only minor injuries.
Sheltering amid the lockdown CNN reports that the storms are moving north, and are threatening to hit states on the East Coast.
Sheltering during lockdown
In Mississippi, three deaths were confirmed in Jefferson Davis County, two in Lawrence and one in Walthall.In Mississippi, three deaths were confirmed in Jefferson Davis County, two in Lawrence and one in Walthall.
Last week, the American Meteorological Society issued guidelines for taking shelter during the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) issued guidelines for taking shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.
The vast majority of residents in the US are under stay-at-home orders.The vast majority of residents in the US are under stay-at-home orders.
"Do not let the virus prevent you from seeking refuge from a tornado," the association said. "Do not let the virus prevent you from seeking refuge from a tornado," the AMS said.
It advised making shelter plans in advance in homes or with neighbours, friends or families.It advised making shelter plans in advance in homes or with neighbours, friends or families.
Public shelters in many communities are closed because of lockdown measures. People were urged to still follow social distancing guidelines if they must seek safety in a public space like a school. Public shelters in many communities are closed because of lockdown measures.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency on Sunday that suspended Covid-19 mitigation measures that may have prevented people from gathering in public shelters in that state. MSEMA urged people to continue to follow social distancing guidelines, even if they need to seek safety in a public shelter.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency on Sunday that suspended Covid-19 mitigation measures that may have prevented people from gathering in public shelters in the state.