Here is some clarity on tornado watch and warning distinctions amid increased weather risks during the spring.

Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced ...

The main threat for severe weather is flooding, and a flood watch remains in effect. One to two inches of rain is expected, with localized areas of up to four inches. Areas that receive higher totals ...

The warning was for Oneida County. “The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in ...

On Sunday at 1:55 p.m. the National Weather Service released a tornado warning in effect until 2:30 p.m. for Cambria and Clearfield counties. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is predicted with the ...

Residents should be prepared to seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of their home if a tornado warning is issued. (This story was updated to add new information.) As of 2 p.m ...

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A severe thunderstorm warning was ... While no confirmed tornado touchdowns have been reported, there were possible sightings of funnel clouds in Illinois’ DeKalb County. In Indiana’s Lake ...

Understanding the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning is crucial for safety.The National Weather Service uses certain criteria to determine if a tornado watch or warning could ...