Tornadoes Strike the South During Thanksgiving Travel Season

Severe Storms Impact Southern US

• 🌪️ Severe storms have been reported across the South, coinciding with one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons in 15 years.
• ⚡ Multiple tornadoes have been reported, with funnel clouds seen in the skies from western Mississippi to north of Houston, Texas.

Tornado Damage and Impact

• 🏠 In one instance, a mother and her three children took shelter in a closet as a tornado hit, later finding a tree limb had impaled their house.
• 💥 Video footage shows extensive damage to over 100 homes, with debris scattered, trees toppled, windows shattered, and roofs ripped off.
• ⚠️ Power poles were also affected, leading to thousands of residents losing power.

National Weather Service Confirmation

• 📍 The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down north of Houston, Texas.
• 🏚️ New video from the area reveals homes ripped apart, roofs blown off, and debris strewn across yards.
• 💨 High winds are cited as the cause of the widespread destruction, including toppled trees and broken windows.
• ✅ Despite the significant damage, no injuries were reported.