Damages from recent storms leave thousands without power

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – We saw nasty storms push into East Mississippi and West Alabama that brought winds up to 60 mph as well as small hail in some locations.

A quick-moving thunderstorm left damage in the Meridian area. One large tree is down along Poplar Springs Drive at the corner of 45th Street. It fell into the parking lots at William W. Woods Dental Practice parking lot. A few branches are in the street but are not blocking traffic lanes. T

The traffic light on Highway 39 North at Winn Dixie is flashing yellow Caution is advised for folks traveling in that area.

There are over a thousand total reports of power outages, if you would like to look at the current outage map check out…

https://poweroutage.us/area/state/mississippi

One tree fell in front of the bathrooms at Bonita Lakes. City crews said they had to cut up the tree so a truck and equipment could haul away the largest limbs. They plan to have access available to those bathrooms quickly.

Just a few feet away a large tree split along the lake side at Bonita Lake fell and blocked the road. Crews had to use chainsaws to clear the street.

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