One Mississippi county was hit by a strong tornado last Tuesday for the second time in less than three weeks following a long-track, destructive twister just before Valentine's Day. On March 4, an EF2 tornado tore a path near the town of Whistler in northern Wayne County, Mississippi, near the Alabama state line about 90 miles southeast of Jackson.

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At least two people were killed after deadly storms struck the South Tuesday. The system spun up tornadoes, brought damaging winds and even kicked up some dust storms. Hundreds of thousands were still without power in the region Wednesday morning.

While wind gusts up to 45-50 miles per hour may enter the state Tuesday morning. As the strongest part of the storm moves through, gusts could reach 70 miles per hour in the area of Enhanced Risk and 60 miles per hour in the areas of Slight Risk.

A man was electrocuted, another killed by a falling tree and a woman was killed by a falling branch when storms came through Mississippi on Tuesday.

But deadly storms can hit at any time of year in Mississippi. Certain seasons see more strong storms. Spring is known for having peak tornado weather, but no month is without a severe weather risk.