Cleanup efforts begin in southern U.S. after deadly tornadoes and severe storms

Cleanup efforts are ongoing in the southern U.S. after a severe storm system caused at least four deaths and over 30 confirmed tornadoes. The storms affected areas from Texas to South Carolina, damaging homes and disrupting holiday travel. In Texas, two EF3 tornadoes caused significant destruction, particularly in Montgomery County, where 30 homes were destroyed. Other fatalities occurred in Mississippi and North Carolina due to falling trees during the storms. High winds also caused power outages in western Pennsylvania, affecting around 60,000 customers. Wind speeds exceeded 60 miles per hour, leading to downed trees and utility poles across the region.