The powerful twister caused widespread damage in Silver City and Rolling Fork, Mississippi,- downing powerlines and leaving thousands of residents trapped in darkness. After the whirlwind first tore through Rolling Fork, weather watcher Zachary Hill tweeted: "The damage in Rolling Fork, Mississippi is BAD. "Major tornado damage, we need as many ambulances as possible and any help for search and rescue in this town," he added. TORNADO DESTRUCTIONAfter Rolling Fork had been hit, the tornado continued north-eastward for at least 40 miles to near Silver City, Tchula, and Winona. 7 The tornado first touched down in the small town of Rolling Fork before heading to Sharkey County
