There's a viral way to explain the difference between a tornado warning and tornado watch: Making a taco. Let us explain.

Don’t know your watches from your warnings every time a storm comes our way? Confused by all the weather terms you hear on TV and see right here on this news site? Here’s a guide to help you master ...

Two terms often repeated during storm coverage—Hurricane Watch and Hurricane Warning—may sound similar, but they signal very different levels of urgency. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane ...

HONOLULU (Island news) -- When a hurricane or tropical storm is on the way, knowing the difference between a watch and a warning can make all the difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe.

Refresh your understanding of the difference between tropical weather watches and warnings along with the forecast cone of a ...

Weather watch and warning designations both are meant to help keep you safe, but with a specific definition and level of caution for each. A watch means a tornado is possible, while a warning ...

Changes to the map's legend this year clarify areas under both hurricane watch and tropical storm warning. The map is expected to be more prominently displayed on the hurricane center's website ...

NOAA also recommended residents have the Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on their phones to receive warnings. Hurricane watch: Hurricane conditions are possible somewhere within the watch area ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York saw many areas of flooding on Tuesday as widespread heavy rain blanketed the region with several inches of accumulation. You may have noticed there were a ...

A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. During a severe thunderstorm warning, seek shelter immediately and avoid windows, electrical equipment and plumbing.

The hierarchy of these alerts—watch, warning, emergency—is not an advisory ... Should they evacuate before a hurricane? Is there time to board up the windows? Should they run to a shelter?