A tornado watch is just to let folks know to be on the lookout for a possible tornado in the area whereas a Tornado Warning is a notification that a tornado has been seen or picked up by radar. Tornado Watch A Tornado Watch is issued to ale...
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Watch vs Warning. A TORNADO WATCH means conditions are favorable for severe weather. A TORNADO WARNING means sever weather is occurring or has been detected ...
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Tornado watch -- Conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. ... Tornado warning -- A tornado has been sighted by spotters or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.
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Watches versus Warnings; Many people confuse the meaning of a tornado "watch" and tornado "warning" issued by the National Weather Service. Here's the difference:
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A warning versus a watch: A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for producing a tornado. When a tornado watch is issued, keep an eye on the weather and go over the tornado safety plan with your family.
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Most of us learned as youngsters that a tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to occur (but may not), while a tornado warning means a tornado has actually been spotted.
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What’s a watch versus a warning? • Tornado watch: Tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
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If a tornado "warning" is issued, it means that a tornado has actually been spotted, or is strongly indicated on radar, ... If there is a watch or warning posted, then the fall of hail should be considered as a real danger sign. Hail can be common in some areas, however, and usually has no tornadic activity along with it.
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Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 am CST Tuesday... ... Rest of Tonight ... Rain showers likely and isolated thunderstorms. Areas of dense fog. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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; TORNADO WATCH: Issued to alert people to the possibility of tornado development in your area. ... TORNADO WARNING: Issued when a tornado has actually been sighted or is indicated by radar.
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