Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning: Explaining the Difference

If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter immediately

As Hurricane Helene makes landfall at Big Bend, Florida, the National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado watches and warnings.

But what is the difference between the two?

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Here’s what you should know:

Most of Florida is under a tornado watch as Hurricane Helene nears landfall

According to the National Weather Service, most of the Florida Peninsula is under a tornado warning until 8 p.m.

Multiple tornadoes are likely.

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Counties included in the clock are: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter and Volusia.

What is a Tornado Watch?

A tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and near the observation area.

A watch is typically issued for a period of 4 to 8 hours before severe weather actually occurs.

During a tornado watch, people are urged to read tornado safety rules and be prepared to leave a safe location.

A tornado warning is issued by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. The Storm Prediction Center typically contacts local National Weather Service offices before issuing the warning.

What is a tornado warning?

A tornado warning is issued by the local National Weather Service when a tornado is indicated by radar or spotted by observers. People in the affected area should seek safe accommodation immediately.

According to the National Weather Service, a tornado warning is typically issued for about 30 minutes.

The warning includes:

Where the tornado was located.
Cities on his way.
Dangers to be expected.

What’s worse: a tornado watch or a tornado warning?

When a tornado warning is issued, a tornado is either shown on radar or has been spotted on the ground.

This is a serious situation and residents in the area should seek shelter immediately.

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Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning: Explaining the Difference

ByJasper

If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter immediately

Most of Florida is under a tornado watch as Hurricane Helene nears landfall

What is a Tornado Watch?

What is a tornado warning?

What’s worse: a tornado watch or a tornado warning?

Hurricane Helene: Watch the radar as the storm approaches landfall in Florida

What’s next?

By Jasper

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