No less than six individuals have been killed within the US state of Alabama on Thursday following thunderstorms and no less than one twister, native officers stated.
A spokesperson for Autauga's County Sheriff confirmed the variety of deaths to Reuters, however didn't share additional particulars.
The County coroner additional added that no less than 4 individuals had been killed by flying particles hurled by the twister.
"I'm unhappy to have realized that six Alabamians have been misplaced to the storms that ravaged throughout our state. My prayers are with their family members and communities. We're far too accustomed to devastating climate, however our individuals are resilient. We'll get via it and be stronger for it," Alabama Governor Kay Ivey stated on Twitter.
Ivey on Thursday declared a state of emergency for the six Alabama counties which have been hit hardest by the storm: Autauga, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Tallapoosa.
The excessive winds and heavy rain broken properties and left tens of hundreds with out energy in elements of Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.
This week's storm comes after 36 tornadoes had troubled the US South on the finish of final yr, killing two individuals.
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