What is the difference between a "watch and a "warning" in regard to thunderstaorms and tornadoes....

Question

What is the difference between a "watch and a "warning" in regard to thunderstaorms and tornadoes....

Answer 1

a watch means to 'watch for that activity' that the conditions are right for a tornado, thunderstorm, etc.  A warning means that that activity has been reported/sighted and imminent.

Answer 2

A watch means that conditions are favorable for a severe thunder or tornado, depending on which one is issued.  A warning means that a severe thunderstorm or tornado has been spotted and you need to take shelter in a strong building immediately.  Hope this helps!

Answer 3

a watch means a severe thunder storm may be coming or forming in your area

and a warning means the storm is here and you need to take neccisary precausions

Answer 4

A Watch means that conditions are favorable for the formation of severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes.  They cover a fairly large area and are typically in effect for many hours. You do not need to interrupt normal activities except to be aware of weather conditions in your area.

A Warning means that severe weather (large hail, damaging winds or a tornado) has either been spotted/reported, or is substantiated by radar indications.  Appropriate actions should be taken to protect oneself.  These cover a much smaller area and typically last for an hour or less.

Answer 5

a severe thunderstorm and tornado watch mean that the the conditions are right for severe thunderstorms to form or for tornadoes to form. a warning is when your county is going to be threatened by either a severe thunderstorm or tornado