— The Latest on severe weather in the South (all times local):8:10 p.m.Bystanders say a tornado has destroyed or heavily damaged some businesses in a commercial district in Columbus, Mississippi, toppling trees and blacking out power in the area. Authorities say a tornado has touched down in the city of Columbus, Mississippi. Meteorologist Anna Wolverton with the National Weather Service told The Associated Press that a tornado hit about 5 p.m. CST Saturday and was confirmed on radar. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center said there were reports of large hail and an apparent brief tornado in Alcorn, Mississippi, as severe storms swept the region. In Bruce, Mississippi, rivers broke flood stage and flash floods poured into homes and businesses.

Source: National Post February 24, 2019 00:25 UTC