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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What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings
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Severe weather is on the way to Georgia. Here’s what causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings
A line of storms will move into metro Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday with hail, damaging winds and tornadoes possible. Here's what to know about the causes of tornadoes, and the alerts for watches, warnings and emergencies.
Understanding the differences between tornado watches and warnings
So, what are the differences between Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning?Tornado WatchA 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.
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Watch Live Coverage: Tornado Watch for St. Louis metro area until 11 p.m.
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Tornado Watch in effect until 10pm Friday night
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WATCH LIVE: Coverage of severe storms in southeast Nebraska
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