A devastating series of tornadoes that ripped through Alabama on Sunday have killed at least 22 people in one county
The victims including children, died in Lee County, said Sheriff Jay Jones. At least 12 of those deaths occurred in an area about 5 to 6 miles south of the city of Opelika, he said.Jones initially reported 14 deaths. Later Sunday, he updated the number and told CNN affiliate WRBL"that number may rise yet again." Jones described massive damage that appeared"as if someone had taken a blade and just scraped the ground.
"Praying for their families & everyone whose homes or businesses were affected. Officials from @AlabamaEma & other agencies are quickly working to provide assistance."President Donald Trump tweeted"to the great people of Alabama and surrounding areas: Please be careful and safe." He also said"to the families of the victims, and to the injured.
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