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How do watches and warnings differ, and which weather alert is worse?

When it comes to severe weather events like tornadoes and flash floods, what's the difference between a watch and warning, and which is worse?

What's the difference between a Watch and Warning?

A Watch means weather conditions are favorable for development. When we are in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, it means severe thunderstorms could develop (58 mph winds or greater, 1" hail, or tornadoes). When we are in a Tornado Watch, it means the environment is ripe or conducive for tornado development.

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Tornado watch vs tornado warning: What is the difference, what safety plan do you need

Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz stresses that you have a plan in place in case of a tornado threat.

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What Is The Difference Between A Tornado Watch And A Tornado Warning?

Weather experts use two terms most often to categorize tornado threats: watch and warning. Recognizing the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning could be the ke

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Alabama severe weather: Here's what each alert means, and how to prepare

We all hear the terms when there's a threat of severe weather. But what does each alert mean, and how does it affect you?

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What's the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

Tornadoes can form in minutes, leaving little time to prepare. Knowing the difference between alerts and having a safety plan ...

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