Storms Injure 15 In Mississippi
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A strong storm system hitting the Southeast has damaged dozens of homes and buildings and at least 15 people have been injured in Mississippi.
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November 16, 2011

A strong storm system hitting the Southeast has damaged dozens of homes and buildings and at least 15 people have been injured in Mississippi.

A suspected tornado damaged at least four homes in western
Alabama, about 60 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa. It's the worst
bout of weather the state has seen since about 250 people were
killed during a tornado outbreak in April.

In southeastern Mississippi, just one of the 15 people injured
had to go to the hospital. But Jones County emergency director Don
McKinnon says some people were briefly trapped in their homes as
trees fell on them and mobile homes were tossed off their
foundations.

About 50 homes and buildings have been damaged across
Mississippi and Alabama. Tornado warnings and watches are being
issued in nearby states.


Ben Pringle, CBM

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This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, not as warm and not as windy as the high temperature will be topping out near 84.

Wind: Northwest 8 to 18mph

This Evening: Mostly clear with the 9pm temperature falling to around 77.

Wind: Northeast 7 to 15mph

Overnight: Partly cloudy with the low temperature falling to near 66. There is a very slight chance of a few isolated showers and thunderstorms late.

Wind: East 6 to 14mph

Friday: Mostly cloudy early with skies becoming mostly sunny by afternoon. We will also become breezy and warmer through the afternoon as the high temperature will be topping out around 90.

Wind: Southeast 15 to 25mph

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