Storm system causes four deaths and widespread damage across southern U.S

A severe storm system swept through the southern U.S. over the weekend, causing at least four deaths and significant damage. The storms produced around 40 tornado reports from Texas to Alabama, with damage assessments ongoing. In Texas, a woman was killed when a tornado struck near Houston, while a 70-year-old man died in North Carolina when a tree fell on his truck. Two fatalities were reported in Mississippi, including an 18-year-old girl. Power outages affected nearly 65,000 customers in Mississippi and thousands more across several states. The storms also caused flight delays and cancellations at major airports, including Atlanta and Charlotte, during a busy travel period.