Tornado watch

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Severe thunderstorm with a clear slot near main updraft core. Typically a tornado, if present, will form in this area.

A tornado watch (SAME code: TOA; sometimes referred to as a "red box" by meteorologists and storm chasers) is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes. A tornado watch therefore implies that it is also a severe thunderstorm watch. A tornado watch must not be confused with a tornado warning.

A watch does not mean that the severe weather is actually occurring, only that conditions have created a significant risk for it. If severe weather actually does occur, a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning will be issued.

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A tornado watch is in effect until 4 pm eastern time west of the Apalachicola River, and severe storms may develop in North Florida and South Georgia late this afternoon and tonight.

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EFFECTIVE THIS THURSDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON FROM 900 AM UNTIL 300 PM CDT.

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A Tornado Watch has been issued for west Mississippi until 11am this morning. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that can produce tornadoes. Watch for heavy rain, lightning, ...

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A Tornado Watch has been posted that goes until 3:00 this afternoon for the following counties:. SOUTH ALABAMA Baldwin Conecuh Clarke Coffee Covington Dale Escambia Geneva Henry Houston Mobile Monroe Washington. NORTHWEST FLORIDA ...

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A Tornado Watch is in effect for west Mississippi until 11am.

Tornado Watch Cancelled 5-14-2008 8 AM
The tornado watch that was in effect across the area has been cancelled by the National Weather Service.

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