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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. A tornado watch is a weather advisory that indicates that conditions in a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes.

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What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?

A tornado/thunderstorm watch means that weather conditions are good for tornado/thunderstorm. A tornado/thunderstorm warning, however, means that conditions are extreme and a thunderstorm or tornado is likely. Conditions for either storm are very good at this stage.


Is there a difference between a tornado and a twister?

No. Twister is just an informal word for a tornado.


What is the difference between a strong and a violent tornado?

A strong tornado is one that is EF2 or stronger. A violent tornado is one that is EF4 or EF5.


What is the difference between a twister and a tornado?

There is none; twister and tornado are two words for the same thing. Tornado is the preferred scientific term.


What is the difference between a tornado or flood?

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What does it mean when a watch is issued for a tornado?

A tornado watch means that general weather conditions are right for tornadoes to form, even if there is no imminent threat. If there is immediate danger of a tornado then a tornado warning will be issued. To help you remember, a tornado watch simply tells you to watch out.


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.


What is a difference between a tornado drill and a tornado warning?

A tornado drill is like a fire drill but for tornadoes: practice for the possibility of a tornado. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been detected or is likely to form soon.


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.


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.


Why does the 5 percent tornado probability from the SPC qualify for tornado watch issuance?

The 5 percent tornado probability from the SPC qualify for tornado watch issuance,


What does tornado watch 4 mean?

A tornado watch is issued when general weather conditions in a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Tornado watches are numbered in the order that they are issued. So tornado watch 4 is the 4th tornado watch issued in the country that year.