Tornado Watch:: Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop in and near the watch area. It’s a call to stay prepared: review emergency plans, check supplies, and identify a safe room.
Tornado Warning:: A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar, posing an imminent threat to life and property. Seek immediate shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Tornado Emergency:: The highest level of alert, issued when a violent tornado has touched down and is causing severe damage. Immediate shelter is critical.
A tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible in your area. The National Weather Service issues a watch when weather conditions are favorable for tornado development. This is the time to prepare:
Review your emergency plan with your family.
Restock your emergency supplies.
Identify the safest place in your home or building to take shelter.
A tornado warning is more serious. It means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar, and there is imminent danger to life and property. During a tornado warning:
Seek shelter immediately in a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Stay away from windows and exterior walls.
If you are in a vehicle, do not try to outrun the tornado. Find a ditch or low-lying area and lie flat, covering your head.
A tornado emergency is the highest level of alert. This is issued when a violent tornado is confirmed and causing catastrophic damage. Seek shelter immediately.
What should I do during a tornado watch?
Review your emergency plan, gather supplies, and monitor weather updates.
What should I do during a tornado warning?
Seek immediate shelter in the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows.
Understand the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning: A watch means be prepared, while a warning means take immediate action.
Have an emergency plan in place and practice it with your family.
Know where to seek shelter, whether at home, at work, or in your car.
Stay informed by monitoring weather updates from reliable sources.
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