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Tornado warning for George County, Mississippi expires

A Facebook post says a tornado warning for George County, Mississippi, expired at 12:15 a.m. CDT.

The post did not provide additional details about storm damage or whether a tornado was sighted. Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar and residents are advised to seek shelter immediately.

George County is in southeastern Mississippi along the Gulf Coast. Residents in counties under tornado warnings are urged to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, avoid windows and monitor official channels for updates, including the National Weather Service, local emergency management and NOAA Weather Radio.

Social media posts can provide timely alerts but may lack full context; officials typically use multiple outlets to confirm conditions and issue guidance. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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