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Severe Weather Terminology: Tornado Watch – Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Stay informed by listening to the NOAA weather radio, commercial radio, or television. Tornado Warning – A tornado has been spotted or a developing tornado is reported by trained spotters or indicated on Doppler radar. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, take cover immediately. Severe Thunderstorm Watch – Conditions are favorable for thunderstorms to produce large hail or damaging winds. Stay informed by listening to the NOAA weather radio, commercial radio, or television. Sever Thunderstorm Warning – A severe thunderstorm has been has been detected by Doppler radar, or by trained weather spotters. A severe thunderstorm can produce wind gusts of 58mph and greater as well as ¾ inch or greater hail. Take cover immediately. Flash Flood Watch – Heavy rain may develop and result in flash flooding in or near the watch area. Flash Flood Warning – Flash flooding has developed or is imminent in the area. When flash flood warnings are issued, move to higher ground immediately. |