Tornado warning expires for Covington, Jefferson Davis counties in Mississippi

A Facebook post said a tornado warning for Covington and Jefferson Davis counties in Mississippi expired at 9:45 p.m. CDT.

Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Such warnings advise residents to take immediate shelter because conditions pose an imminent threat to life and property.

Officials and meteorologists generally urge people in affected areas to move to a sturdy building, go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows, and cover themselves with something sturdy. Motorists are advised to seek shelter in a substantial building rather than remain in vehicles.

Mississippi is in a region of the United States that frequently experiences severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, particularly in the spring and fall. Residents in the state are encouraged to monitor official local weather alerts and have a plan for seeking safe shelter.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.