A deadly tornado swept across Mississippi late Friday, killing at least 23 people and leaving a trail of destruction for more than 100 miles, authorities report. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate those still missing.
The fatalities are reported in Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe counties, according to state officials.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities in Mississippi that have been struck by the devastating tornadoes. I have spoken with Governor @tatereeves, @SenatorWicker, @SenHydeSmith, and Congressman @BennieGThompson.
"Houses gone. Gas stations destroyed. Trees, power lines blocking entrances everywhere. Stray animals. People wandering the streets clearly in shock. There were a lot of people on the ground helping," O'Neal said in an interview on "GMA." "I hate to say it -- deceased people left and right," he said. "I'm from Mississippi, in the lower end, where hurricanes come in and this is what it looks like. I mean, it looks like ground zero after Katrina."
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