Tornado warning active for DeSoto, Marshall counties in Mississippi

A Facebook post said a tornado warning was in effect for DeSoto and Marshall counties in Mississippi until 10 p.m. CDT.

DeSoto and Marshall counties are in northern Mississippi near the Tennessee border. The warning covers a region that includes both rural areas and communities that are part of the broader Memphis metropolitan area.

A tornado warning means a tornado is imminent or occurring and residents should take immediate shelter. Authorities typically advise people to move to a small interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, avoid windows, and seek alternatives to mobile homes, which are particularly vulnerable in severe storms. Residents should monitor local media, weather apps, or a NOAA Weather Radio for updates.

Details about the cause of the warning and any impacts were not provided in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.