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Understanding the differences between tornado watches and warnings

Understanding the differences between tornado watches and warnings
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Understanding the differences between tornado watches and warnings
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Video above: How the 米兰体育 13 Live Doppler Radar works

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The National Weather Service issues many different types of weather alerts 鈥� all to keep people aware and safe.

But some sound similar.

So, what are the differences between Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning?

Tornado Watch

A Tornado Watch is issued by the NWS when weather conditions in an area could have an increased risk of severe weather capable of producing a tornado.

A Tornado Watch means you need to be prepared, ready to seek shelter immediately and have a way to get alerts at all times. Download the 米兰体育 13 app here.

Video below: How to get weather alerts from 米兰体育 13

Tornado Warning

A Tornado Warning is issued by the NWS when a tornado has been seen or detected on the radar.

A Tornado Warning means you need to seek shelter immediately.


For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. And stay updated with alerts in the 米兰体育 13 app. You can download it here.