A mother and son died Tuesday near Keithville, Louisiana as at least 18 tornadoes moved across the south.
Eighteen tornadoes were reported in the southern U.S. on Tuesday as a large storm system sweeps across the country.
According to the Caddo County Sheriff’s Office, two people were killed in a tornado near Keithville, Louisiana. Authorities said a young boy was found dead in a wooded area where his home was destroyed. Overnight, the body of his mother was found one street over.Responders used K-9 teams and volunteers to search the area for victims.
Earlier on Tuesday, a tornado touched down near Grapevine, Texas, injuring five. Tornadoes were also reported late Tuesday in Mississippi. The tornadic activity was expected to continue in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center said some of the tornadoes could be strong.
The large storm system, which also caused blizzard-like conditions in the upper Plains, is expected to move to the north and east. An ice storm warning was issued for parts of Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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