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At least three people reported dead as tornadoes continue to hit the South

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Several Southern states are under tornado watches as intense storms continue to pummel parts of the South on Tuesday. One person in Louisiana died due to the aftermath of the severe weather, and two others were killed in Alabama, local news reporters say.

We are monitoring the risk of tornadoes for Florida, Alabama and Georgia this morning. Keep it tuned to for more updates

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A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of southwestern Georgia, far southeastern Alabama, and portions of the Florida panhandle until 2 PM. The higher risk of severe weather today is over south Georgia. Our severe weather threat is lower but not zero.

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TORNADO WATCH! A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of the FLORIDA PANHANDLE until 1:00 p.m. This same weather energy is heading into the Florida Peninsula later this afternoon and evening. DETAILS:

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445 AM CT- We are watching a line of strong storms moving through the central FL Panhandle and SE AL. Frequent lightning and strong winds are the possible hazards but a brief, weak, tornado is also possible.

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Parts of south Georgia have now been updraged to the level 2 of 5 threat for severe weather through this afternoon. Most of central Georgia remains in the level 1 of 5 with the potential for damaging wind gusts and brief tornado through 2 PM.

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Now seeing reports of a possible tornado in south Alabama. Mickey will update you on that next in the 7-am hour.

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Monday, December 16th 27 Tornadoes Reported 3 Fatalities 13 Injuries

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This morning on , a recap of yesterday's 25+ tornado warnings. We'll get a count on how many were confirmed tornadoes later. Here's one that touched Bogue Chitto, MS. Courtesy:

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Here's more video of the Marion County (Video credit: Earl Hayes) LIVE coverage here>>

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This is the radar at around 9 pm. This line of storms has produced plenty of tornado warnings and possible tornadoes. Makes sure you have a plan in place when heading to bed: safe place cleared out, weather radio, WSFA Weather app alerts, devices charged.

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BREAKING—One death has been reported in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. The person was in a home. (per Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft, moments ago on TV)

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Sad news to report, the Sheriff in Vernon Parish, LA was just live on reporting one person has died in their home in the storms.

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video of a tree on top of another home here in . Officials say they also had to rescue one family from their home.. multiple trees had fallen on top of it. The good thing is no one was hurt in this tornado. 🙏🏽❤️

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HAPPENING NOW - A tornado emergency unfolds in the city of Alexandria, Louisiana as severe weather treks across the southeast today. We're following this dangerous sequence of storms both in studio and on the ground. Tune in for the latest.

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LARGE Tornado this afternoon near Rosepine, LA. 🌪️🌪️ This storm would then move into the Alexandria, LA area. Permission: Tommy and Heather Welch -

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And here are damage pictures from the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Dept.

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More images of storm damage in Webster Parish, where we're told at least two homes were destroyed and on person was sent to the hospital.

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Power outages have climbed over 3,000 in Mississippi and over 10,000 in Louisiana as severe thunderstorms spin up tornadoes across the region:

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This is a life threatening situation. If you are in an area with a Tornado warning, seek shelter. Get to the lowest level of your home and cover your head.

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Severe weather ongoing across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Know your tornado terminology and always have multiple ways of receiving lifesaving information.

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