Late Friday night, a deadly tornado outbreak and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi and Alabama, with one long-track twister leaving a trail of destruction for more than 90 miles, local and federal authorities said.
At least 25 people have died in Mississippi. A man in Alabama who was rescued by first responders later succumbed to his injuries, officials said.
Search and rescue operations were underway in Sharkey and Humphreys counties, Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency said. The agency issued a series of tornado warnings in counties throughout the state.
"Many in the MS Delta need your prayer and God's protection tonight," Gov. Tate Reeves said on Twitter. "We have activated medical support -- surging more ambulances and other emergency assets for those affected."
President Joe Biden on Saturday said he is praying for those who lost their loved ones in the tornadoes.
"The images from across Mississippi are heartbreaking. While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage, we know that many of our fellow Americans are not only grieving for family and friends, they've lost their homes and businesses," Biden said.
He further said, "To those impacted by these devastating storms, and to the first responders and emergency personnel working to help their fellow Americans: we will do everything we can to help. We will be there as long as it takes. We will work together to deliver the support you need to recover."
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