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What Is a Tornado? Warning vs Watch Basics
In brief
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground. The National Weather Service issues tornado watches and warnings; a warning means take protective action immediately in the warned area.
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground. The National Weather Service issues tornado watches and warnings; a warning means take protective action immediately in the warned area.
Watch vs warning?
Watch means conditions are favourable; warning means a tornado is indicated or occurring.
Canada?
See tornado-warnings-canada-explained.
Safe room tip?
Follow NWS and local emergency guidance.
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026. Re-check linked official sources before citing figures.
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