But a tornado warning can easily be confused with a tornado watch. With storms back in the forecast, we're clearing up the confusion and breaking down the differences between the two.

Tornado watches and tornado warnings have different purposes, and you should react to each differently, AccuWeather explains. A tornado watch is typically issued hours in advance by NOAA's Storm ...

A watch concerns possible weather events, whereas a warning concerns more definite weather events. The National Weather Service also urges the public to “take action” when informed of a warning.

Tornadoes are sudden, violent storms capable of causing severe damage within minutes. Knowing how to stay safe during a ...

If a tornado is sighted or indicated on a radar, a tornado warning will be issued for the area and anyone indoors should take cover immediately in the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

A tornado warning is more urgent than a tornado watch, so it should be taken seriously. A watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop, but there's no immediate threat.

A tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in Green Bay on Wednesday, July 16, from 12:17 p.m. until 6 p.m.. This warning applies to Brown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie ...