2007-02-12 03:17:27 · 5 answers · asked by Brian S 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
A storm watch means that conditions are ripe for a storm, so you should be prepared for it.
A storm warning means that the storm is here or will be very soon--storm warnings are always for real--not predictions.
In the summer you may hear Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Tornado watch. This means servere thunderstorms are here, and we may see tornados with this storm, but haven't seen tornados yet.
2007-02-12 03:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A Storm Warning is just a short way of saying, get ready, the storm is headed your way within 24-36 hours
A Storm Watch means the storm may (possiblity) hit within 36 hours
2007-02-12 03:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a good question. A watch is based on a forecast for either thunderstorms, floods, or tornadoes. When an occurance of a storm is observed a warning is issued, but not before.
2007-02-12 03:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stoem watch- a storm my be coming in the next 36 hrs
storm warning-a storm may b coing in the next 24 hrs or less
2007-02-12 03:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by Q_142857 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lookout and hangon
2007-02-15 13:36:47 · answer #5 · answered by ashkicker420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋