tornado watch
Twister conditions alert
A tornado watch is a weather alert indicating that atmospheric conditions favor tornado formation in a specified area over a coming period, typically several hours.
It signals awareness and readiness, not immediate danger: A tornado watch has been issued for the county until 9 PM.
Compare with a tornado warning, which means a tornado has been sighted or detected and shelter should be sought immediately.
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Signal danger has passed
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