Tornado warning in effect for Jackson County, Mississippi until 5 a.m. CDT
A Facebook post said a tornado warning is in effect for Jackson County, Mississippi, until 5 a.m. CDT. The post did not provide additional details about the warning or its source.
Jackson County is in the southeastern part of Mississippi along the Gulf Coast. Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado is occurring or imminent in the warned area; they indicate an immediate threat to life and property.
Officials advise residents in a warned area to seek safe shelter immediately, preferably in a windowless interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, and to avoid mobile homes if possible. People should monitor local news, weather radio and official emergency alerts for updates and instructions.
This report is based on the social media post; further details were not available. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
