A tornado warning for Pearl River County, Mississippi, expired at 10:15 p.m. CDT, according to a Facebook post reporting the alert.
Tornado warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar, and they advise immediate protective action. When a warning is in effect, people should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building away from windows.
Pearl River County is in southern Mississippi and includes residential communities that can be affected when severe storms move through the region. Tornadoes and other severe weather can cause significant damage quickly, making timely alerts an important public safety tool.
Even after a warning expires, hazardous conditions such as downed trees, damaged structures and power outages can remain. Residents are advised to monitor local news, official weather channels and emergency services for any follow-up advisories.
We will provide more information as it becomes available.
