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Learning the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning is crucial for knowing when to stay alert and take action to stay safe during severe weather.

If you're not sure what you should do for a tornado warning vs. a tornado watch, here's the difference between these two terms — and why that matters. Scopes trial could have happened anywhere.

Severe Weather Watch vs. Warning: What’s the Difference? 00:38 A watch is often issued several hours in advance of storms developing. It means the ingredients are expected to be in place later ...

Tornado Watch This alert signifies that current weather conditions are conducive to the formation of tornadoes. It doesn't confirm that a tornado has developed but indicates that one could occur.

A tornado watch is issued if tornadoes are possible. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of the Florida Panhandle Monday, April 7, as a line of storms moves across the ...

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Severe weather is impacting KELOLAND Monday and tornado warnings and watches have been issued for parts of the state. What is the difference between a warning and a watch?