Mississippi and Alabama were ravaged by a tornado storm over the weekend. Over 100 homes are demolished and 10 people are dead as a result of the storms in Yazoo County and Choctaw County in Mississippi, demolishing over 100 homes and leaving 10 individuals dead. 2 a lot more died in Etowah County and Walker County in Alabama as a result of the storms. This is the worst weather damage that has occurred within the two states since Hurricane Katrina hit, and it is surmised that it is going to take many quick money to repair the damage.
Gulf Coast more susceptible to tornado strikes
The Gulf Coast is uniquely vulnerable to outbreaks of a tornado. Anywhere contrasting weather systems meet or low pressure systems form easily, such as coastlines, storms can become far more severe. While the Midwest is known as Tornado Alley, the Southeast has tornadoes that last longer, are more violent and cause more damage. Coastlines mean a lot more extreme weather and greater population densities; combine them and you have a recipe for disaster.
Mississippi hit hardest
From an article on CNN, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was on hand in Yazoo City, a town of 28,000 which was badly damaged by the storm. Yazoo City and Yazoo County are where he is from. He will request federal assistance. One tornado carved a path of 150 miles of devastation. The Red Cross and other aid is already there, but it will take more than a few installment loans to patch the place up. Alabama also had a tornado touchdown in several areas.
Over 41 tornadoes unleashed; at least one EF4
The storm system that tore through Mississippi was deemed to be an EF4. A tornado is rated on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, revised from the original Fujita Scale. EF5 is the strongest tornado. 41 tornadoes in total were observed, and nine were an EF2 or greater with one EF4. This planet does release the sound and fury from time to time. Let us pray that affected individuals can get the assistance they need.
Resources
CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/weather/04/26/mississippi.tornado/
