Is it better to be in an area where there is a tornado alert or in an area with a tornado watch? There is a tornado watch in my area but a tornado alert in the parish where my friend lives. I was thinking about staying with her tonight but maybe it’s safer where I am. God, I cannot wait until Monday and all this is over.
Never heard of a “tornado alert.” A tornado warning means a tornado or possible tornado has been indicated on radar or seen by a spotter. A tornado watch just means to keep an eye on the weather as conditions might be ripe for tornado development.
In my area, there’s a tornado watch OR a tornado warning.
A watch means conditions are favorable for development of tornadoes.
A warning means a tornado has been spotted either on radar or visually.
Go to http://www.spc.noaa.gov and see what it says.
You and me both. I haven't lost power yet, but the cable is flickering pretty hard.
we're about to lock down the house, keep the dog inside until morning. I am hoping that by the time I wake up, most of it will be over.
(sigh) This is a hellacious storm.
The difference between a watch and a warning is that a watch is when conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado, the warning is that either one has been spotted or radar shows a hook echo, which is a classic tornado signature.
I’m not sure what is meant about the alert but my guess is that one was spotted.
I’d rather be in the watch area if I had to choose.