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The possibility of a tornado results in a "tornado watch" for a certain area and time.

The actual existence of a tornado results in a tornado warning which is effective until cancelled but may be limited in time.

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What warning is made when a tornado is possible?

If a thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado in the immediate future or if a tornado has been detected then a tornado warning is issued. If general conditions are favorable for tornadoes but there is not necessarily an immediate threat, then a tornado watch is issued.


What is issued when there is a tornado?

If a tornado has been detected or spotted then a tornado warning is issued.


If a tornado has been seen what will be issued?

If a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is issued.


If a tornado have been seen is that a tornado watch?

No, a tornado watch is issued when the general weather conditions can produces tornadoes. If a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is issued.


If a tornado has been spotted a what would be issued?

a tornado warning would be issued if it is in your county and a tornado watch if it is out of your county.


An announcement that tornadoes are possible in your area is called?

If an announcement indicates a general possibility of tornadoes, but not that there is an imminent danger, then it is called a tornado watch. If there is an imminent threat of a tornado, then a tornado warning is issued.


If a tornado is spotted what will be issued?

Tornado warning


When was the first tornado warning issued?

The first tornado warning was issued on March 20, 1948 for a storm that produced a tornado in the Oklahoma City area.


When is an announcement made that a tornado is possible?

If a thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado in the immediate future or if a tornado has been detected then a tornado warning is issued. If general conditions are favorable for tornadoes but there is not necessarily an immediate threat, then a tornado watch is issued.


What is an annoucement that a tornado has been spotted?

If a tornado is spotted or is detected by radar, then a tornado warning will be issued.


What is issued when a tornado funnel clouds has actually been sighted or is indicated by radar?

Under these circumstances a tornado warning would be issued.


How do meteorologists warn people about a tornado?

If a possible tornado is seen by spotters or detected by radar a tornado warning is issued. The public is then informed of the warning via special TV and radio announcements, as well as through the internet. Some towns sound sirens that warn of a coming tornado.