The death toll has now increased to 22 people killed by a tornado in Alabama, US officials say
said, citing the utility Alabama Power.
Severe weather unleashed one of many possible tornadoes that threatened the Southern United States on Sunday afternoon. Tornado warnings and watches were in effect for parts of Georgia and Alabama through Sunday evening.Lee County Schools announced on Twitter that campuses in the county would be closed on Monday.
“Please stay out of damaged areas so first responders can do their job,” the NWS office said on Twitter.
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