Tornado warning for Greene County, Mississippi expires at 10:30 a.m. CDT

A tornado warning for Greene County, Mississippi, that had been in effect until 10:30 a.m. CDT has expired, a Facebook post announced.

Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado is imminent or reported. Such warnings indicate an immediate threat to life and property and prompt people in the warned area to take protective action.

Authorities and emergency management officials advise residents to move to a safe location such as a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor, stay away from windows and exterior walls, and monitor local media and official channels for updates.

Greene County is in southeastern Mississippi, a region that can experience severe thunderstorms and tornadoes during active weather periods. We will provide more information as it becomes available.