Dangerous storms, tornadoes may target Midwest, South

Dangerous storms, tornadoes may target Midwest, South

A seemingly relentless series of severe storms, likely with deadly tornadoes, are forecast to rip across parts of America’s Midwest and South over the next couple weeks, especially Friday, meteorologists said. An unusual weather pattern has set in, last week triggering the devastating tornado that hit Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and meteorologists fear this Friday will be one of the worst days, with much more to come. The National Weather Service said 16.8 million people live in the…

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Mississippi tornado leaves survivors wondering what comes next after devastating storm

Mississippi tornado leaves survivors wondering what comes next after devastating storm

Recovery efforts were underway Tuesday in parts of the South after a massive tornado ripped through communities over the weekend. More than 20 people were killed in Mississippi and dozens more were injured. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined “CBS News Mornings” from Rolling Fork, Mississippi, to discuss.

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High tornado death toll in Mississippi like losing family

High tornado death toll in Mississippi like losing family

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Lonnie and Melissa Pierce lived a quiet, peaceful life in the Mississippi Delta before a powerful tornado swept up a neighbor’s semi-truck and dropped it onto their brick home like a bomb, killing the married couple. A retired welder, Lonnie Pierce was fond of hunting and bass fishing, friends and neighbors said. Melissa Pierce volunteered for a local Christian charity that operates a small thrift store. “They were good. About…

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Texas Baptist Men sending relief to Mississippi towns decimated by tornado

Texas Baptist Men sending relief to Mississippi towns decimated by tornado

Texas Baptist Men is the third largest volunteer-based disaster relief organization in the U.S. behind the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. SAN ANTONIO — Texas Baptist Men is prepared to deploy crews storm-ravaged communities in the deep south where at least 25 people were killed after tornados ripped through communities across Mississippi and Alabama.   “These folks have worked so hard for their entire lives, just to provide for their children, provide for their…

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Eye Opener: Devastating tornado outbreak destroys entire towns in Mississippi

Eye Opener: Devastating tornado outbreak destroys entire towns in Mississippi

Mississippi is bracing for more severe weather after a devastating tornado outbreak destroyed entire towns and killed dozens of people. Also, there is growing unrest in Israel after the prime minister fired his defense minister for challenging a plan to overhaul the justice system. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

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