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 ...

A Hurricane Watch signals possible hurricane conditions while a Hurricane Warning means conditions are expected to happen soon.

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.

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 ...

NOAA also recommended residents have the Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on their phones to receive warnings. Hurricane ...

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?