There are several different kinds of tornado alerts you could receive when severe weather is in your area. But what exactly do they all mean?

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 ...