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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.

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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.


What will be issued if a tornado is possible?

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.


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.


Which is worse advisory or watch or warning?

A warning is generally the worse advisory. Although it differs depending on which sort of watch or warning is issued, a watch means a particular event is possible. For example, if there is a tornado watch, it means that conditions are favorable for a tornado to form. A warning means the event is expected or probable. In a tornado warning, for example, it means that a tornado has been spotted or is forming.


Which sentence is written in active voice and which is in passive voice 1 The tornado warning at Scott AFB scared you 2 You were scared by the tornado warning at Scott AFB?

The active voice sentence is: 1 The tornado warning at Scott AFB scared you. The passive equivalent is: 2 You were scared by the tornado warning at Scott AFB. Passive voice is often made by using "by" in the sentence, just like this sentence is passive.


A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form?

Partially. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or already has formed.


Is A tornado warning a warning that tornadoes are expected?

Sort of. A tornado warning means that either a tornado has already formed or may form very soon.


What has the potential of producing a tornado with little or no advanced tornado warning?

Severe thunderstorms have the potential of producing a tornado with little or no advanced tornado warning.


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 type of cloud rotates at the bottom of a thunderstorm and is a warning sign of a possible tornado?

A wall cloud, or, if a potential tornado is already developing, a funnel cloud.


Is this sentence in passive voice or active voice The tornado warning scared you?

"The tornado warning scared you." is active voice. "You were scared by the tornado warning." is passive voice.


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.