Tornado warning expires for Clarke, Jasper and Jones counties in Mississippi

A tornado warning for Clarke, Jasper and Jones counties in Mississippi has expired, according to a Facebook post. The warning had been in effect until 3:45 p.m. CDT.

Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Warnings mean immediate action is necessary to protect life and property.

Mississippi lies within a region that frequently experiences severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and local emergency management agencies regularly urge residents to have a plan. During warnings, officials generally advise people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, avoid windows and monitor local media and weather alerts.

Details about damage, injuries or additional warnings were not provided in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.