Tornado watches and warnings have different purposes, and you should react to each differently, AccuWeather explains.
Because tornadoes can be so destructive, authorities will issue tornado watches and warnings to alert people about possible or confirmed tornadoes.But what’s the difference between a tornado watch and warning? Which is more severe? What should one do if a tornado watch has been issued? What ...
Tornado watches and warnings have different purposes, and you should react to each differently, AccuWeather explains.
A tornado warning (SAME code:TOR) is a severe weather warning product issued by regional offices of weather forecasting agencies throughout the world to alert the public when a tornado has been reported or indicated by weather radar within the parent severe thunderstorm. Watch vs. Warning: What'...
A Flood Watch continues until late Sunday night. CBS Boston Graphic A Tornado Watch continues until 3 p.m. for parts of the area. There is no action needed, unless a WARNING is issued in your area, then you need to seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building, a basement or an interi...
Dozens of people died inthe historic tragedy on May 3, 1999. Entire neighbourhoods were scoured down to the soil. And those final two words before disaster struck went on to form the basis for the most chilling alert anyone in harm’s way ...
Follow Jeff Ehling on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Associated Press contributed to this report. SEE ALSO: Tornado watch vs warning: What to do when you see alert messages AccuWeather explains the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. ...
HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER That's when twoAir Forcemeteorologists, Maj. Ernest Fawbush and Capt. Robert Miller, were stationed at the air base on Oklahoma City's southeastern side. Miller was on duty the evening of March 20, 1948, when he issued a warning for the base to alert everyon...
If the goal is to get to the storm,rather than avoid it,this app is here to help.The Lightening Finder color—codes the age of the lightening bolt,and estimates a safe distance from which to watch it. NOAA Weather Radio HDThis app broadcasts radio reports from the Na...
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