Severe Weather and Violent Tornadoes Left Widespread Power Outages, Two Deaths, and Damaged Properties in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana

A violent tornado hit Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, leaving two deaths, power outages, and property damages.

Houses and buildings were heavily affected by the deadly tornadoes on Tuesday.

After the impact of the violent volcanoes, local authorities deployed immediate assistance with clearing downed trees and power lines.

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March 24, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana

The tornadoes also turned down power lines. According to AccuWeather's recent news report on December 1, power outages were recorded in the affected areas.

The report said that 41,000 customers had no power in Alabama.

Meanwhile, 6,500 were without in Mississippi and 5,000 in Louisiana.

Tornadoes damage

Furthermore, the report said that the National Weather Service (NWS) noted that 13 confirmed tornadoes emerged, possibly increasing due to storm conditions this week.

Before the tornadoes occurred, the NWS issued a tornado watch due to the potentially dangerous situation that it could cause.

The report said homes and buildings were damaged in North Montogmery, western Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

The weather news added that hail also emerged as storms hit portions of South Central.

On the other hand, the latest forecast added that the Meteorological winter started this Thursday.

The report said that New York could experience snowy and colder weather this week as Arctic air persists in the city.

Also Read: Snowy and Colder Weather Expected This Week in New York City, Forecast Says

Many portions of the United States reported experiencing a mixture of rain and snow, including in the Upper Midwest.

How to prepare for tornadoes

Tornadoes can be life-threatening and blow away any properties, homes, cars, or anything that comes its way. The possibility of tornadoes requires an immediate and serious response, especially since they could become violent.

Staying safe during the emergence of tornadoes is important. Here are some reminders that you and your family could remember.

Emergency planning and preparations.

Although no one expects a natural disaster like tornadoes, flooding, or heavy rain, your family should have emergency planning during natural disasters. Being prepared would help you and your family become safe.

Stay updated with the weather updates.

There could be forecasts announcing potential tornadoes during severe weather events. Staying updated with weather reports could help to prevent the disastrous impact of tornadoes. If your local officials announce evacuations, immediately evacuate to the nearest shelters.

In case power lines are damaged, a battery-powered radio would be helpful. In addition, it is best to fully-charged your gadgets, including mobile phones and power banks.

Safe shelter

Stay away from windows. It is advisable to stay in a basement without any windows, ensuring that you and your family protect their heads.

Always prepare emergency kits inside your basement. It should contain medicines, food, water bottles, or battery-powered radios.

While tornadoes could become violent, knowing how to act is important to be safe. When tornadoes finally abate, inform your family members that you are safe.

After the tornadoes, be careful with the debris and downed power lines. Check your home for any damages.