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Large tornado in Tupelo, Mississippi, causes ‘life-threatening situation’ as residents are warned to stay inside
A LARGE and destructive tornado touched down in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Sunday night as resident were warned to “take cover.”
The Tupelo Mayor’s Office announced that emergency crews are assessing damage.
The tornado caused a large amount of damage[/caption]
SHOCKING: Image of devastating damage to a gas station in Tupelo. Pray no one was at the gas station when the torndo hit!
Image: Michelle Kendall pic.twitter.com/rz9oAkYVRl— CA Weather (FIRE SEASON 2021
) (@californiawx) May 3, 2021
Chaos, traffic jams, and damage out of Tupelo tonight
A testament to the danger of tornadoes.Image: @USNewsBlock pic.twitter.com/H1FIJdBmvT
— CA Weather (FIRE SEASON 2021
“Please do not get out and drive. It is dangerous — there are reports that power lines are down in the roads,” the mayor’s office said in a Facebook post.
“Prayers that all are safe, and please keep our crews and first responders in your prayers also.”
It is not known if anyone has been injured or if there are any casualties.
“This is a life-threatening situation! Take cover now!,” the National Weather Service Memphis said in a tweet.
“Damaging tornado moving across Tupelo.”
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