Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning

Here’s the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado warning: TORNADO WARNING: A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is indicated by radar or spotted by weather observers. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, you should seek shelter immediately. A tornado warning can be issued even if there is no existing tornado warning. Tornado warnings are typically issued for a duration of about 30 minutes. TORNADO WATCH: A Tornado Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and near the watch area. According to the NWS, a tornado warning is typically issued for a period of four to eight hours. It is usually issued long before the actual event or storm.