A Facebook post warned residents of Covington, Jefferson Davis and Simpson counties in Mississippi that a tornado warning is in effect until 1:15 a.m. CST. The post did not provide additional details about the storm’s location or movement.
Tornado warnings are typically issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or is indicated by weather radar. Such warnings mean there is imminent danger to life and property for people in the warned area and prompt immediate protective action.
Officials and emergency preparedness agencies commonly advise people to seek shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, stay away from windows and cover themselves with mattresses or heavy blankets if possible. Mobile homes, vehicles and outdoor locations are especially vulnerable in tornadoes.
Mississippi is prone to severe storms and tornadoes, particularly during spring and transitional seasons, making timely warnings important for public safety. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
