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A tornado watch is issued when general conditions across a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Such an advisory does not indicate an imminent tornado threat for any given location; that would warrant a tornado warning.

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What is a tornado wacth?

Tornado Watch is where there is a Tornado comming near the area where u live or maybe somewhere else. The news calls it a Tornado Watch. Tornado Watch is where a Tornado comes and people watch when it comes nearest to them so they could keepwatch on what is going to happen.


How do you calm down in a tornado watch?

If there is a tornado watch what you have to remember is that it does not mean there is an imminent threat of tornadoes. Even when you area is under a tornado watch, your chances of actually having a tornado are still quite small.


Is a tornado watch or warning worse?

A tornado warning is worse. It means that a tornado has been detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado watch means the overall conditions are favorable to form in a general area.


Is tornado warning or watch worse?

A tornado warning is worse. It means that a tornado has been detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado watch means the overall conditions are favorable to form in a general area.


What is a Tornado Watch 789?

The number designates the specific watch that was issued and is not of concern to the general public. A tornado watch means that conditions in the area are favorable for the formation of tornadoes.


Is a tornado watch really bad?

No. A tornado watch only means a large area has conditions favorable for tornadoes and is telling you to be on the lookout. You chances of getting hit by a tornado are still quite low.


Has there ever been a tornado watch in a 2 percent tornado threat area from the SPC?

Yes. The most recent instance was on March 29, 2014. A tornado watch was issued for part of North Carolina event though it was only within the 2% area for tornadoes. Two tornadoes touched down within this watch area.


A term signifying that tornadoes are possible in an area?

This is called a tornado watch.


Facts about tornadoes watch?

a tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for tornadic development in your area during the times it is issued for. a warning is when a tornado is actually occurring. anyway if a tornado watch is issued you should keep a tv or radio on to make sure there is no tornado occurring in your area. if there is a storm going on around u stay away from the windows specifically.


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 the most important thing for you to do if there is a tornado watch?

During a tornado watch you should stay alert. Pay attention to broadcasts and advisories for if a tornado warning is issued, especially if there is a thunderstorm in your area. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form, but the threat is not immediate. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or detected, or there is an immediate threat of one forming.


When a tornado is spotted what is the warning that is put out?

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.