Live updates: Biden declares Mississippi disaster as 26 killed; Tornado warnings issued in Georgia

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The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for several Georgia counties Sunday morning — after devastating tornadoes swept through Mississippi and Alabama, killing 26. Follow our live updates:

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for several Georgia counties Sunday morning — after devastating tornadoes swept through Mississippi and Alabama, killing 26.

President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, unlocking federal aid to assist in recovery efforts after twisters caused wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour and flattened buildings. Two top Biden administration officials, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell, will travel to Mississippi later Sunday.

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