Tornado watches and tornado warnings have different purposes, and you should react to each differently, AccuWeather explains. A tornado watch is typically issued hours in advance by NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC).

At 3:10 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: "THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 IN EFFE

Understanding the difference between a watch and a warning can help you stay safe when severe weather threatens. Here’s what the National Weather Service says about thunderstorm and tornado alerts.

Tornadoes may be a rare occurrence in the Northeast, but it is still important to know when and how to stay safe when severe weather threatens your home.

Power outages affected thousands across the Triangle, and there were widespread reports of damage.

After tornadoes and hail hit northwestern Oklahoma, central Oklahoma faces new severe storms with hail, winds, and tornadoes.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Pasco and Hernando counties until 8 p.m. While damaging wind gusts remain the main concern, the tornado threat is elevated enough to justify the