The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Moss Point on Monday afternoon as severe weather continues to hit south Mississippi.
Paige Roberts, president and CEO of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, told SuperTalk Mississippi News that the tornado has hit Moss Point High School, the school’s gym, its football stadium, and the school system’s central office.
In addition, eight people were reported to be trapped inside the M&M Bank on Main Street in downtown Moss Point.
Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley has since confirmed that all eight have been safely evacuated from the bank.
Significant damage in the township of Moss Point, Mississippi. No injuries reported at this time, however only a small number of first responders on scene. S&R Needed on numerous properties, full scale damage remains unclear. High voltage lines are down and should be treated as… pic.twitter.com/xxTDqeDkNw
— Daniel Shaw (@DanielShawAU) June 19, 2023
Those on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are asked to seek shelter and avoid impacted areas so that emergency crews can work quickly to assist those in need.
