Tornadoes ripped through the South on Thursday and Friday, leaving devastation in their paths.
The latest in a string of severe weather outbreaks hit Newnan, Georgia, early Friday morning, where a tornado touched down after midnight and ripped through the historic downtown. Authorities said at least one person died from the storm.
That came one day after a series of tornadoes shredded parts of Alabama — including Calhoun County, north of Birmingham, where at least five people died, and winds reportedly reached more than 100 mph.
Known as a supercell, the storm spawned at least six tornadoes in Alabama and stretched into Georgia.
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Tornadoes also touched down in Tennessee and Mississippi, according to the Weather Channel.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for dozens of counties.
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Tens of thousands of Alabama and Georgia residents remained without power Friday morning, and across both states, hundreds of homes and businesses sustained severe damage.
