What does an isolated tornado mean ?

Question

im in orlando florida right now..were fay is hitting...and im watching the weather channel and it says may accure isolated tornadoes..what does that mean of and isolated tornado

Answer 1

Isolated is that it may happen in that general area or storm.  Widespread tornadoes are where there are many and happening over a larger area, causing catastrophic damage. Not that an isolated tornado can't be catastrophic it is just isolated to that storm or area of disturbance.

Answer 2

CAPABLE OF LARGE HAIL WILL BE PRIMARY SEVERE THREAT..