Severe weather threatens to wreak havoc in the South, Midwest
On Saturday, firefighters in northwestern Louisiana discovered the bodies of a couple in the vicinity of their demolished trailer—which was blown away by strong winds-- according to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office. The couple were later identified by Bossier Parish Coroner's Office.
"Jerry W. Franks, 79, and Mary Sue Franks, 65, were confirmed as the storm victims to the Bossier Sheriff's Office Saturday afternoon. The tornado packing 135 MPH winds traveled over their residence at 438 Davis Road just before 2 a.m.," the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook. "Three pets - two Chihuahuas and a German Shepherd - were initially unaccounted for following the tornado. The German Shepherd was later found alive in the rubble and taken to the vet for some wounds. One of the Chihuahuas was found dead, and family members are searching for the other one as of Saturday afternoon."
Meanwhile, also in Louisiana, a tree fell onto the home of Raymond Holden, 75, crushing him as he was in bed Friday, according to the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office.reported that Holden later died at a local hospital early Saturday morning. Authorities said Holden's wife was not hurt. Additionally, Alabama Power tweeted that as of 6 p.m. local time Saturday, there were about 84,000 customers without power as a result of the severe weather, although it said its"crews continue to make progress in returning service to customers."Alabama Power crews continue to make progress in returning service to customers affected by severe weather. There are 84,000 customers currently without power, and additional crew resources are on the way to assist.
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