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?

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 ...

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 – 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 ...

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 18 counties in Iowa, including Polk County on Monday, April 28. The tornado watch will be in effect until midnight, according to the ...