Three bodies have also been recovered. Strong winds and heavy rain were reported in the vicinity at the time of the accident. In Upton county, spotters reported at least two tornadoes. No one was hurt and damage was minor. More than 4 inches of rain has fallen in many areas during the past 24 hours.
Flood watches remain in effect.
Forecasters may reissue tornado watches later today. The island of Jamaica is now in the midst of a serious drought caused by several months of below normal precipitation. Many of the islands reservoirs have now dried up. Agricultural interests have little water and fear that crops will wilt in the hot Caribbean sun. The National Drought Committee has requested the islands 2.5 million residents to conserve as much water as possible.