Tornado Watch VS Tornado Warning

Greenville, SC –

We expect storms this weekend in our area.

It is important to know the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch:

Tornado warning:

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is displayed by radar or by weather spotters. If a tornado warning is issued for your region, you should search for protection immediately. A tornado warning can also be issued without a tornado clock being in force. Tornado warnings are usually exhibited for a period of about 30 minutes.

Tornado clock:

A tornado clock is exhibited by the National Weather service if the conditions for the development of tornados in and near the watch area are favorable. The NWS said that a Tornado clock was usually exhibited for a period of four to eight hours. It is usually output far from the actual occurrence or the storm.