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A series of powerful storms swept across the southern United States, accompanied by destructive winds, heavy rain and tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, several tornadoes were reported in Mississippi and Georgia, causing damage along the way, reports Fox Weather.
Severe weather conditions Friday and Saturday led to widespread tornado warnings. In Fulton County, Georgia. A warning was issued, and on Saturday morning weather radars confirmed the formation of a tornado northwest of the city of Newnan.
Thunderstorm activity on Saturday temporarily grounded flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the nation’s largest air hubs.
At least three tornadoes were confirmed across Mississippi on Friday, two of which were classified as EF-1 and another as EF-0. The storms uprooted trees and damaged infrastructure, the National Weather Service said.
In addition, heavy rainfall prompted flash flood warnings in several southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Flooding was observed in some areas.