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What's the Difference Between a Tornado Watch vs Warning?

Kit Kittlestad

Last month

Two things in life are quite perilous: hurricanes and tornadoes. When it comes to severe weather, especially when you’re put on a tornado watch, it’s important to know how serious conditions may be. 

Tornado Watch vs. Warning   

Interestingly, a tornado watch vs. tornado warning are often used interchangeably. But, there’s quite a stark difference between the two and one should set you on high alert sooner than the other. 

Tornado Watch: Be On Alert

What is a tornado watch? It’s a signal that you may have some tough decisions to make, but not quite yet. In a debate, the difference between a watch vs. warning is pronounced, but they both should make your ears perk up. 


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