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Buildings were destroyed and power knocked out as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.

A powerful tornado has torn through rural Mississippi and Alabama, killing at least 13 people, destroying buildings and knocking out power.

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — A powerful tornado tore through rural Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night, killing at least seven people, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe

The tornado tore through rural Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather moved through several southern states.

The National Weather Service issued an alert as the storm was hitting that didn't mince words: "To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!"

Powerful tornadoes that ripped through Mississippi - destroying buildings and obliterating at least one town - killed almost two dozen people, officials said Saturday.

Dozens more are injured and at least four people are missing, Mississippi officials said.

The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork were reporting destruction as the tornado continued sweeping northeast at 70 mph (113 kph) without weakening, racing towards Alabama through towns including Winona and Amory into the night.

At least 23 people have been killed by a powerful tornado ripping through the southern US as residents braced for severe winds and golf ball-sized hail. The storm system also resulted in at least two drowning deaths in Missouri.

Powerful tornadoes has torn through rural Mississippi and Alabama, killing at least 23 people, destroying buildings and knocking out power.