{"id":55194,"date":"2020-04-13T10:13:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T15:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=55194"},"modified":"2020-04-13T10:13:11","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T15:13:11","slug":"at-least-18-dead-as-powerful-storm-tornadoes-barrel-through-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=55194","title":{"rendered":"At least 18 dead as powerful storm, tornadoes barrel through South"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Nelson Oliveira <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tribune News Service<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least 18 people were killed and numerous structures were damaged or destroyed as a powerful storm system barreled through several southern states Sunday and Monday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deadly storms included multiple tornadoes that devastated parts of the South and knocked down power to millions of people from Texas to North Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the hardest-hit states was Mississippi, where 11 deaths have been confirmed. A state of emergency was declared Sunday for Mississippi and Louisiana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe damage is devastating and is a good reminder that everyone should stay weather aware,\u201d Louisiana John Bel Edwards wrote Sunday night on Twitter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the victims was a 34-year-old Georgia man who was sleeping in his bedroom Monday morning when a large tree fell on his house in Cartesville, local news station WSB-TV reported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reves said the state\u2019s first responders were working around the clock to protect people and property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is not how anyone wants to celebrate Easter Sunday,” he wrote on Twitter. \u201cAs we reflect on the death and resurrection on this Easter Sunday, we have faith that we will all rise together. To the people of Mississippi, know that you are not alone.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the northern Louisiana city of Monroe, the storm destroyed homes, commercial buildings and even a regional airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy the grace of God, early reports show only a few minor injuries,\u201d Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo said in an Instagram post shared by the city. \u201cPlease pray for our city! Many of our neighbors and friends have suffered catastrophic damage. We are hurting; but we are not broken. Times like this remind us that WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly a million homes had no electricity Monday morning in the Carolinas, Georgia, Arkansas and Alabama, according to PowerOutage.US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The storm was quickly moving north Monday and federal authorities urged New Yorkers to prepare for heavy rain and powerful winds. A high wind warning was in effect for New York City and surrounding areas through 6 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Weather Service projected winds of 30 to 40 mph throughout the day and gusts of up to 65 mph. The agency said damaging winds would blow down trees and power lines in New York and southern Connecticut, likely causing \u201cwidespread power outages.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even sturdy and well-secured tent structures could be damaged, officials said in a statement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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