Tornado Watch Issued through Tuesday Evening for Four State Region
By: Bryan Tolle, Meteorologist & Alan Auglis, Meteorologist
Updated: September 18, 2012
HAGERSTOWN, MD - The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued a TORNADO WATCH for the parts Four State region until 7pm tonight.
The threat with these storms will be straight line wind damage and heavy rain, but there is the possibility for a few tornadoes. The best time for the storms to move through will be between now and 7pm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather including hail greater than 1" (Quarter Size) in diameter, and thunderstorm wind gusts above 74 MPH, in and close to the watch area.
A warning means that that the severe weather is imminent or will be occurring shortly.
A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been detected by National Weather Service Doppler Radar or has been spotted by trained weather spotters. Take shelter immediately!
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The threat with these storms will be straight line wind damage and heavy rain, but there is the possibility for a few tornadoes. The best time for the storms to move through will be between now and 7pm.
A watch means conditions are right for dangerous weather. In other words, a "watch" means watch out for what the weather could do, be ready to act.
A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather including tornadoes, in and close to the watch area.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather including hail greater than 1" (Quarter Size) in diameter, and thunderstorm wind gusts above 74 MPH, in and close to the watch area.
A warning means that that the severe weather is imminent or will be occurring shortly.
A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been detected by National Weather Service Doppler Radar or has been spotted by trained weather spotters. Take shelter immediately!
- Move to the lowest floor of your house, such as a basement, and stay away from windows.
- If a basement is not available, then move to the inner most portion of your house away from windows, such as a bathroom or closet.
- If time, take something such as a pillow, or other object to protect your head from flying debris.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means that a thunderstorm has been detected by National Weather Service Doppler Radar and/or one of the following severe weather reports has been received:
- Thunderstorm wind gusts about 74 MPH
- Hail greater than 1" in diameter (Severe thunderstorms can produce hail as big as baseballs or eggs...)
For more tornado safety tips, click here: Tornado Safety: From The Storm Prediction Center.
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