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Baldwin Road S. and Boggan Lane areas to be avoided, says DeSoto Sheriff's Department

First responders are working in the area, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department.

MISSISSIPPI, USA — The public in Mississippi should avoid the areas around Baldwin Road South and Boggan Lane, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department.

Entergy and first responders are working in the area, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department.

Much of the Mid-South was under a rare level 5 out of 5 risk for severe weather Friday night. The area has not been under a severe weather risk this high since 2011.

 Four people are confirmed dead in Wynne, Arkansas due to powerful tornadoes damaged the town Friday night, according to Cross County Coroner, Eli Long. 

28 people were injured in the storms and taken to CrossRidge Hospital in Wynne, ABC News confirmed with the hospital's associate administrator Brian Mattes. 

Many are asking how they can help. With this link, you will find links to several local nonprofits that will help the people in need most in the aftermath.

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