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Easter storms sweep South, killing at least 3 in Mississippi

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In this photo provided by Rep. Ralph Abraham, R-La., he is seen talking on his phone in front of a destroyed hangar and damaged planes at Monroe Regional Airport in Monroe, La., Sunday, April 12, 2020. (Dianne Abrams via AP)
Severe Weather Louisiana
Posted at 7:44 PM, Apr 12, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-12 19:44:07-04

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Strong storms pounding the Deep South have killed at least three people in south Mississippi and damaged up to 300 homes and other buildings in northern Louisiana.

The National Weather Service reported tornadoes over the northwest and north-central parts of Louisiana on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious injuries there.

Utility companies reported thousands of power outages. The weather service said large parts of the South remain at risk of severe weather, with much of Mississippi, Alabama and western Georgia at the highest risk.

According to AL.com, lightning damaged a church roof and steeple in Morgan County, Alabama.

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