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A tornado watch is given out if general weather conditions favor the formation of tornadoes over the next few hours. A PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) tornado watch may be issued if conditions favor the formation of strong to violent tornadoes. A tornado watch usually covers an area at least the size of a state.
A tornado warning is issued if a tornado has been spotted or detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado emergency is an informal variety of tornado warning meaning that a large tornado is approaching a populated area and is expected to cause major damage. A tornado warning usually covers an area about the size of a county.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agowhen a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is put out. If it is a large tornado a tornado emergency may be issued.
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If a tornado is spotted what will be issued?
Tornado warning
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 a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado watch is a watch that is watching out for tornadoes. A tornado warning is a warning That lets you know that a tornado is spotted.
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.
Is it true that a tornado warning means that a tornado might form?
No. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or has already been spotted.
What does it mean when meteorologists issue a tornado warning?
When a tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or detected or if a thunderstorm may produce a tornado at any moment.
What's a tornado warning?
A tornado warning is an advisory that is issued when a tornado has either been spotted or detected or that a thunderstorm in the area is likely to produce a tornado soon.
Is true when the national weather service issues a tornado watch a tornado has been spotted?
No, if a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is issued .A tornado watch is not as bad as a tornado warning is. The watch just means that it is the type of weather that could POSSIBLY produce a tornado. It doesnt even mean that there is rotation or high winds. A warning is something to worry about though.
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.
What is a tornado warming?
a tornado warning is something that tells u a tornado has been spotted in your area or is strongly indicated by radar. so tornado warning means tornado near you. you should take cover when this 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.
