Severe weather struck in North Mississippi last night.
According to the National Weather Service, a tornado touched down in Tishomingo County around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
WTVA states that minor injuries were reported. Live Storms Media was able to capture video of the powerful storm sending debris flying through the air and bringing trees and power lines down.
- Courtesy of Brett Adair / Live Storms Media
- Courtesy of Brett Adair / Live Storms Media
- Courtesy of Josh Kern / Live Storms Media
A Dollar General in the area was severely damaged. Charles Peek, a storm chaser for the Weather Channel, shared the following photos of the scene.
Some pics of damage from a tornado that hit Tishomingo, MS this evening. Fortunately no injuries reported. @weatherchannel @NWSMemphis #mswx pic.twitter.com/DdF8PRS9Id
— Charles Peek (@CharlesPeekWX) March 25, 2020
Damage assessments continue following the severe storm.
