2006-07-13 11:49:43 · 15 answers · asked by onceadreamer_f 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
A storm Watch is when there is a possibility of a storm striking your area and a storm warning is when a storm is going to strick your area.
2006-07-13 15:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by Luke92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A severe thunderstorm watch is issued by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK for all areas of the US. The forecasters there use forecasting techniques and computer models to determine that conditions in an area are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms. A watch generally comprises a large area (several counties and cross state lines) and lasts a long time (a whole afternoon, typically).
A warning is issued by your local National Weather Service office. The forecasters there mainly use RADAR data and reports from storm spotters in the field to determine that severe thunderstorm activity is imminent. The area for a warning is usually just a few counties, and their lifetime is normally not very long (typically no more than an hour).
2006-07-14 06:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff W. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warning means that a Thunderstorm has definitely been detected and is on the way. Watch means that a developing storm has the Potential to become a Thunderstorm and to be cautious and prepare as it may turn into a thunderstorm. The same goes with Tornado watches and warnings.
2006-07-13 11:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by Brooke's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warning means be on the look out because a storm is coming or could turn into one. A watch a storm has been sighted and watch for it
2006-07-13 11:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by Kookie M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A extreme thunderstorm watch is issued with the help of the hurricane Prediction midsection in Norman, ok for all parts of the U. S.. The forecasters there use forecasting thoughts and pc fashions to ascertain that situations in a community are conducive to the fashion of extreme thunderstorms. a watch fixed often consists of a huge section (numerous counties and go state strains) and lasts a lengthy time period (an finished afternoon, frequently). A caution is issued with the help of your interior reach nationwide climate service workplace. The forecasters there quite use RADAR records and comments from hurricane spotters in the container to ascertain that extreme thunderstorm interest is impending. the section for a caution is frequently very few counties, and their lifetime is sometimes not very lengthy (frequently no more advantageous than an hour).
2016-11-02 00:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A storm watch is an alert that thunderstorms are forecast in the area. An storm or tornado warning is an alert that one has been visually spotted by a weather watcher.
2006-07-13 11:53:28 · answer #6 · answered by Idunno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a thunderstorm watch indicates a chance for thunderstorms to move over or form over yor area, and as such there is usually a large area that is covered by a watch.
a thunderstorm warning indicates that a severe thunderstorm is either upon you or will be in less tahn 10 minuets. these are usually only issued by the county not large areas.
the same goes for tornados!
2006-07-13 13:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by That Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warning means that there is an actual thunderstorm, a watch means that the conditions are favorable for one to occur.
2006-07-13 18:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by amish_renegade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warning indicates conditions are optimal for the formation;
watch indicates a storm has formed and is being monitored
for further development.
2006-07-13 16:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by cmpbush 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch - Keep a eye out there is a chance of a thunder storm.
Warring - There is a thunderstorm.
2006-07-13 12:10:46 · answer #10 · answered by boter_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋