A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. PT, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.

What are differences between a tornado watch, warning and emergency? The weather service’s Storm Prediction Center issues a tornado watch in an area, up to 10 hours ahead of a storm, when ...

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado. Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The watch area is typically large, ...

If you're not sure what you should do for a tornado warning vs. a tornado watch, here's the difference between these two terms — and why that matters.

What is a tornado emergency? A tornado emergency is the National Weather Service’s highest alert level. It is issued when a violent tornado has touched down in the watch area.

What is a tornado emergency? A tornado emergency is the National Weather Service’s highest alert level. It is issued when a violent tornado has touched down in the watch area.

What is a tornado emergency? A tornado emergency is the National Weather Service’s highest alert level. It is issued when a violent tornado has touched down in the watch area.

What is a tornado emergency? A tornado emergency is the National Weather Service’s highest alert level. It is issued when a violent tornado has touched down in the watch area.

And on Friday, both Ocean and Monmouth counties were under a tornado watch. While it's not good, tornado warnings are much more concerning. Here's the difference between the two.