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?
A severe weather outbreak begins Friday. Where storm and tornado risk is highest.
Strong tornadoes, winds gusting over 70 mph and destructive hail are possible.
WBAL8d
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued as lightning, damaging winds hit Maryland
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 ...
The Shreveport Times10d
National Weather Service has issued a severe weather threat for Tuesday
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 ...
KY310d
First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Ozarks
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 ...
Yahoo8d
Tornado Watch Vs. Warning: What's The Difference?
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 ...
Savannah Morning News9d
Chatham County and surrounding area under a severe thunderstorm watch this morning
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 ...
WXII 12 NEWS11d
Reviewing the differences between watches and warning, plus what makes a thunderstorm severe?
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 ...
CBS News8d
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Morgan Hill, Gilroy area; tornado possible, Weather Service says
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 ...