Tornado warning issued for Hancock, Pearl River counties until 10 a.m. CDT

A tornado warning for Hancock and Pearl River counties in southern Mississippi is in effect until 10 a.m. CDT, a Facebook post said. The alert warns residents in the two counties to take immediate precautions.

Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar and mean there is imminent danger to life and property. Hancock and Pearl River counties lie along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast region, where severe storms can develop rapidly during periods of volatile weather.

Officials generally advise people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, avoid windows, and protect their heads. Mobile homes and vehicles can be particularly vulnerable in tornadoes; seeking more substantial shelter is recommended when time and conditions allow.

Details in the original post were limited. We will provide more information as it becomes available.