Have you ever heard your phone buzz with a weather alert and wondered, “Wait, is this a watch or a warning?” That small ...

If you're not sure what you should do for a tornado warning vs. a tornado watch, here's the difference between these two terms — and why that matters.

A tornado warning is when a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar. ... Lastly, listen to local radio and TV stations for weather updates. What are the signs of a tornado?

Along with these county-based warnings, tornado sirens and radio were heavily relied upon to put out these warnings before television and internet were invented to do such things.

When a tornado warning becomes “radar confirmed,” the alert on TV or an app will turn purple. This means a tornado has been spotted by a person on the ground or debris can be seen by the radar ...

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Sirens won't sound then, but radio and TV will be briefly interrupted. Should severe weather strike at the same time, that test will be postponed to Wednesday, NWS meteorologist Andrew White said.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A tornado warning has expired for Forsyth and Patrick counties. However, a tornado watch remains for Alamance Co. in the Piedmont Triad until 1 p.m. Find out more here.

A Tornado watch serves as an early warning that conditions are conducive to tornado formation. It's your cue to review and discuss your emergency plans, check your supplies, and locate your safe room.

A Tornado watch is your advance warning that conditions are ripe for tornado formation. It's your signal to review your emergency plans, ensure your supplies are in order, and identify your safe room.