Tornado deaths and severe damage

The state of Alabama was hit hardest, where seven people died, the police in the Autauga district of the German Press Agency confirmed on Friday. According to the authorities, no other people are currently missing in the district. In Autauga and in the town of Selma, around 50 kilometers away, the storm had raged particularly hard, according to the emergency services. Dozens of houses were destroyed or badly damaged. The weather service reported 33 tornadoes or severe storms nationwide.

In Selma, most roads were closed because of broken power lines and trees, as the city announced on Facebook. Rescue teams are on duty to provide assistance and clear the streets. Citizens were asked not to go outside. Children should not leave schools. The weather service had warned of a “large and extremely dangerous tornado” in the area.