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What’s the difference between a tornado watch and a warning?
There's a big difference between these two alerts!
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According to experts, the United States averages over 1,150 tornadoes every year—that's more than any other country on Earth. Thanks to modern observing systems, forecasters can see the signs of a potential tornado in advance but forecasting when and where tornadoes will form is still difficult. The US National Weather Service plays a crucial role in tracking, predicting, and responding to tornadoes and will issue watches or warnings depending on the severity and likelihood of tornado development.
But what is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? You'll find the answer in this gallery. Click through to discover.
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