A severe weather outbreak over the weekend resulted in at least four fatalities as tornadoes swept across the southern United States. The storms produced approximately 44 tornadoes across seven states, with significant damage reported in Texas and Mississippi.
In Texas, a tornado claimed one life in Brazoria County, south of Houston. The victim, a 48-year-old woman, was found about 100 feet from her home in the Liverpool area. The storm also caused injuries to four other individuals and damaged at least 40 homes and buildings in the county. In Montgomery County, north of Houston, about 30 homes were destroyed, and 50 others sustained major damage, according to county official Jason Smith.
Mississippi reported two fatalities, one in Natchez and another in Lowndes County. An 18-year-old woman died when a tree fell on her home in Natchez, and several others were injured across the state. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes around Bude and Brandon, which caused significant damage, including ripping roofs off buildings.