In pictures: Deadly tornadoes sweep through US states
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Powerful storms have battered the southern US for a second consecutive day, sweeping through the states of Alabama and, here, in Mississippi.
Buildings were flattened and vehicles overturned as the tornado passed through Tupelo.
For one woman, whose home in Tupelo was completely destroyed, there was some relief when she was reunited with her dog.
Residents of Berry, Alabama, did not escape the storm. Several casualties were reported in the state.
Emergency workers have continued their search for possible victims after the first storms struck on Sunday night.
Entire neighbourhoods in Arkansas were wiped out in Sunday's storms.
This residential area near Vilonia, Arkansas was flattened.
Many of those killed in Arkansas were in Vilonia.
One tornado left a 40 mile (65km) trail of destruction.
Objects were blown high into the sky by strong winds, such as this mattress.
Residents have started to search through what remains of their homes in this lake near Vilonia.
For residents of Mayflower, Arkansas, the loss was devastating.
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