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A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornado development, according to Storm Team 4. When a tornado watch is issued, people should be alert for storms to develop.

A tornado watch is issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur, and the watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or states.

What does a tornado watch mean? A tornado watch means "be prepared." Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans and check supplies and your safe room.

A tornado warning is more severe than a watch, according to the NWS. When a warning is issued, there is imminent danger and a tornado was spotted, or imminent.

If a tornado watch is issued for your area, it is important to be aware of the conditions around you by listening to the radio, watching weather reports, or being aware of changes in the sky.

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A tornado watch is issued when tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Watches are issued by the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur.

The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states. A tornado watch is issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornado development, according to Storm Team 4. When a tornado watch is issued, people should be alert for storms to develop.