At least 27 tornadoes were reported across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana and Georgia from March 24-26. At least 10 tornadoes touched down in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee on the night of March 24.
The strongest storm in Mississippi touched down in Rolling Fork on March 24. At least 22 deaths have been attributed to the tornado after it was on the ground for 70 miles over 59 minutes.
On the Enhanced Fujita scale, the Rolling Fork storm was given a score of EF4, which is a mark of a severe and dangerous storm.
The strongest tornado in Georgia touched down on March 26, south of LaGrange. More than 100 homes were damaged, with three injuries being reported.
For more information and forecasts, visit the Storm Prediction Center.
Satellite animations of this event:
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Twenty Four Hour Evolution of Destructive Severe Weather in Southern U.S.
Description:
This twenty four hour time lapse shows the evolution of the severe weather that brought destruction to parts of Mississippi.
Satellite: GOES-16
Product: GeoColor, GLM Group Energy Density
Destructive, Tornadic Storms Race across Southern U.S.
Description:
A complete view of the destructive storms that brought tornadoes, severe winds, and flooding rains across the Southern United States.
Satellite: GOES-16
Product: GeoColor, GLM Group Energy Density
Storm Produces Destructive Tornado in Rolling Fork, Mississippi
Description:
A long-lived supercell produced a destructive tornado that struck Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
Satellite: GOES-16
Product: Infrared (band 11)
Beginning
Description:
Storms begin across Oklahoma and Texas as the stage is set for a long day of severe weather.
Satellite: GOES-16
Product: GLM Group Energy Density, Visible (band 2)