A tornado warning is in effect for Covington, Jefferson Davis, and Marion counties in Mississippi until 1:30 a.m. CST, the National Weather Service announced.
The warning comes as severe weather moves through the region, prompting officials to advise residents to seek shelter immediately. No reports of tornado touchdowns have been confirmed at this time.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay alert and monitor local weather updates for further information and safety instructions.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
