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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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If a tornado is spotted what will be issued?

Tornado warning


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What is issued when there is a tornado?

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If a tornado has been seen what will be issued?

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Is it true that a tornado warning means that a tornado might form?

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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.


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What is a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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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.


What is a tornado watch or warning?

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