Widespread atmospheric instability during the evening of March 24, 2023, caused a powerful tornado that was on the ground for more than an hour and traveled at least 170 miles, killing more than 25 people, injuring hundreds and causing damage primarily concentrated in Mississippi. According to weather experts, the supercell that produced the deadly twister in Mississippi also appeared to produce tornadoes causing damage in northwest and north-central Alabama and then Georgia.
UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) is currently working with the affected conference and local agencies to assess the damage and determine the needs of the communities affected by tornadoes in Mississippi. Please pray for those communities, the victims, and their families, as well as the first responders working tirelessly to help those who have been affected.
As we wait for updates, please continue to pray and consider donating to UMCOR’s U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery Advance.
