As communities assess the widespread damage, a key distinction is coming into focus: the difference between a tornado watch and a warning—and what each alert requires. This alert signifies that ...

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado. Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The watch area is typically large ...

A tornado watch – meaning conditions are ripe for tornadoes to form – was posted by the National Weather Service for portions of Wisconsin and Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of ...

A tornado touched down May 9 in Black Mountain. While these events are unusual in the mountains, they can happen. Here's what ...

Understanding the difference between a tornado watch and a warning is vital to staying alert when severe weather comes. According to the Lubbock NWS, a tornado watch is when conditions are ...