Tornado warning affects Issaquena, Washington counties in Mississippi

A tornado warning for Issaquena and Washington counties in Mississippi was in effect until 3 p.m. CST, according to a Facebook post that shared the alert.

Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar and residents are urged to take shelter immediately. The Facebook post did not provide additional details about locations of damage, tornado sightings or the issuing agency.

Mississippi is in a region that periodically experiences severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, especially during transitional seasons. During a warning, officials advise people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, avoid windows and cover themselves with a mattress or heavy blankets if possible.

The Facebook post provided only the brief warning and expiration time. We will provide more information as it becomes available.