U.S. News
The South of the Nation is Hit by a Tornado
- By Wayne Rodrigo
- (General Dispatch) – A tornado spawned in the southern United States has wreaked havoc, leaving five people dead.
- The tornado spawn visited western Georgia early Friday morning, causing widespread damage to electrical systems, homes, roads and downed crops.
- The team of meteorologists had announced the severe event days earlier, and the effectiveness was unerring.
- One of the sheriffs attending the emergency announced that five people lost their lives early this morning, mourning the homes of several families.
- The information was released very early this morning, and the damage suffered by the city cannot yet be quantified.
- Meanwhile, Ohio was completely without power after wind gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) knocked out power systems.
- Some people interviewed at the scene said that they ignored the warnings, and that the tornado exceeded expectations.
- The authorities informed that they will hold a press conference in the afternoon to provide further details, after the rescue and reorganization of the cities.
Adittional Information:
Breitbart: Tornado outbreak rips across Deep South; at least 5 dead
Los Angeles Daily News: Alabama, Georgia pick up the pieces after deadly tornadoes