Severe Storms Leave at Least 18 Dead After Tearing Through Southern States

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards both declared a state of emergency in their respective states.

“This is not how anyone wants to celebrate Easter Sunday,” Reeves said on Twitter. “As we reflect on the death and resurrection on this Easter Sunday, we have faith that we will all rise together.”

He added: “To the people of Mississippi, know that you are not alone. The state and our first responders are working around the clock and will not rest until this is over. We are mobilizing all resources available to protect our people and their property.”

The storm is expected to travel up the East Coast Monday and bring continued tornadoes, strong winds, and hail to more than 39 million people in over 11 states.

CNN meteorologist Michael Guy said the worst weather could occur in southeast Georgia up to northern Virginia and warned that a tornado is possible in that region.

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