A tornado watch is in effect for a Tipton County until 2 am. Regional tornado sirens will not be activated unless a tornado warning is issued for south Tipton County. A tornado watch 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 watch does not mean that the severe weather is actually occurring, only that atmospheric conditions have created a significant risk for it. If severe weather actually does occur, a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning would then be issued. Residents are advised to stay tuned to local media and the National Weather Service for further updates. The ReadyTN app for smartphones is another great way to stay informed of local weather conditions.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 03:26:56 +0000
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