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UPDATED 9:31 AM PT — Friday, April 24, 2020
Severe weather continues to threaten southern states as storms, which killed at least six people in the region, move east. The National Weather Service stated there is an “enhanced risk” of tornadoes and severe winds hitting parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina Friday.On Wednesday, multiple fatalities were reported in connection with storms in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Officials also reported dozens of other weather related injuries and several homes and buildings were destroyed.
Southeast Texas residents recounted their experience when a suspected tornado touched down in their neighborhood.
“We got into our bathroom and stood
there for probably 30-45 seconds. Sounded like a train like they say,
and we heard crashes, snaps and as soon as I could open my door I said,
‘Oh my God.'”
–Connie Slemmons, resident Polk County, Texas
Forecasters have said a second storm could hit southeast states again
Friday afternoon with possible hail and damaging winds to especially hit
Mississippi and Alabama.
