The national weather service issues watches and warnings for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. What's worse? What do they ...

Here is some clarity on tornado watch and warning distinctions amid increased weather risks during the spring.

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of the Piedmont Triad until 1 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

While tornado watches are in effect, damaging wind gusts and large hail remain the primary hazards from any severe thunderstorms on Sunday.

The National Weather Service is responsible for issuing watches, warnings and advisories to alert the public when dangerous ...

A tornado or severe thunderstorm watch is issued when weather conditions in the area are favorable for the development of tornadoes or severe thunderstorms. They're typically issued several hours ...

A common mistake is mixing up a watch for a warning. On Wednesday afternoon and evening, much of the Hampton Roads region was under a tornado watch at some point. Severe thunderstorms with strong ...

A tornado watch and a tornado warning both signal potential danger, but they carry different levels of urgency and call for different responses. The National Weather Service, or NWS, defines a ...