The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday morning for parts of Maryland and Virginia.

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?

Strong tornadoes, winds gusting over 70 mph and destructive hail are possible.

"The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits ... possible with this thunderstorm," states the National Weather Service. Lightning strikes the United States approximately ...

Download it today. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 19 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN ...

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Southern Maryland and the Lower Eastern Shore until 6 p.m. Wednesday. The rain will start out as scattered showers ...

A severe thunderstorm with potential for a tornado was reported near Shreveport, Louisiana. The storm threatened damage to structures and posed a risk of flying debris. A tornado warning was in ...

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Savannah until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns of potentially damaging winds and tornadoes as a large storm system moves across ...

An important part of staying safe during severe ... between a "watch" and a "warning" and how to receive these critical National Weather Service alerts. A tornado or severe thunderstorm watch ...

Severe weather is occurring and it's time to take action and find shelter. Like a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when weather conditions COULD lead to the formation of tornadoes.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Wednesday for the Morgan Hill / Gilroy area, which included the possibility of a tornado, the National Weather Service said. A bulletin was issued at 2:31 ...