USA: At Least 20 Die After Powerful Storm Tears Through Several Southern States

At least 20 people have died after a powerful wind-storm tore through several southern US states – destroying buildings and knocking out power.

Mississippi, Alabama and Texas are all affected.

Local weather reports storms producing tornadoes and hail the size of golf-balls.

The National Weather Service issued an alert to those in the storm’s path – telling them to “take cover” immediately.