India, May 7 -- A dangerous tornado emergency was declared Wednesday night for parts of Mississippi as a large and destructive tornado moved across areas near Brookhaven toward Monticello and Silver Creek.

The National Weather Service office in Jackson warned residents that the tornado posed a 'life-threatening situation', urging people to take cover immediately as the storm tracked east at around 35 mph.

At 8:04 PM CDT, meteorologists confirmed a 'large and destructive tornado' near Enterprise, close to Brookhaven. Officials warned that the tornado could bring catastrophic damage, including destroyed homes, businesses, vehicles, and deadly flying debris.

The storm was expected to move through or near several Mississippi communities th...