Deadly storms hit southern U.S. states
At least three people were killed, and at least four others were hurt, when tornadoes touched down in Texas and Mississippi.
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At least three people were killed, and at least four others were hurt, when tornadoes touched down in Texas and Mississippi.
Officials say one person died and four were hurt in the Liverpool area located south of Houston. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says one person was killed in Adams County and, in Franklin County, two were hurt.
So far, the National Weather Service has not confirmed the severity of the tornadoes.
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