Mississippi meteorologist overwhelmed on air as tornado hits – video

A meteorologist in Mississippi became emotional and prayed live on air after forecasting a tornado was going to head through the town of Amory.

Matt Laubhan, the chief meteorologist for local network WTVA, was giving viewers an update on what to expect. 'Oh man, north side of Amory, this is coming in,' he said. 'Oh man. Dear Jesus, please help them.'

At least 23 people have died after extreme weather tore through Mississippi and other southern US states on 24 March.

• Tornado in Mississippi kills at least 23, with dozens more injured