A tornado warning for Lowndes County, Mississippi, that was in effect until 8:45 p.m. CDT has expired, a Facebook post indicated Monday evening.
Lowndes County, in eastern Mississippi and home to the city of Columbus, is routinely monitored by the National Weather Service, which issues tornado warnings when a tornado has been sighted or is indicated by radar. Such warnings ask residents to take immediate shelter because they indicate imminent danger to life and property.
Local emergency management officials and weather forecasters typically urge people in warned areas to move to a small interior room on the lowest floor of a building, away from windows, and to avoid vehicles and mobile homes. Residents are advised to monitor official sources — including the National Weather Service and local emergency management — for any follow-up alerts or instructions.
No further details about damage or injuries were available from the social media post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
