At least **four people died** as a powerful storm system produced tornadoes across the southern U.S., impacting states like Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
There were reports of at least **45 tornado incidents**, prompting officials to conduct damage assessments in the aftermath of the severe weather.
Storms disrupted **holiday travel**, causing **over 600 flight delays** at major airports, including Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson.
Among the casualties, a **48-year-old woman** was killed in Texas, while additional tornado-related fatalities occurred in Mississippi and North Carolina.
Extensive property damage was reported, with **more than 40,000 people still without power** in Mississippi as recovery efforts continue.
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