What does a Tornado Warning mean?

Question

Ok I'm new to the whole tornado thing (we've just moved here from the U.K), and there are sirens that have just gone off. Does this mean a tornado will definitely hit?

Answer 1

It means either a tornado is coming/here or they're testing if ones coming. I think they do one the first of every month..but im  not sure.

Answer 2

a tornado watch means conditions are good for a tornado to form.  a warning means one has formed and has been sighted.  if you hear the siren, find a room with no outside walls, like a closet or bathroom.  you should collect nonperishable foods and water in containers, just in case.  one of your neighbors can help you with all of this.

Answer 3

theres a possibility

Answer 4

jit means there is a slight possibility. if there is a siren then, go in a closet or bathroom. something with no windows.

Answer 5

Warning means one has been spottted...watch means conditions are right for one to form

Answer 6

A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted in the area and that there is potential for others to form. A tornado watch just means that a storm has potential to , or already has produced tornadoes in other areas.

Yesterday morning in Northern Kansas they sounded the tornado sirens as a warning of a dangerous hail storm, they will sound those warnings when people need to stay inside and away from windows, or once a month during good conditions to make sure they are working. Anytime (other than when it is obviously a test) get to a room with no exterior walls like a closet or bathroom, or get as low in the house as you can like a basement or cellar.

To keep up with the weather and get current satellite images and warnings, http://www.weather.gov  or http://www.radar.weather.gov