What is the difference between a tornado WATCH and WARNING?
When a tornado WATCH is posted, NWS wants the public to know that conditions are right for the development of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. When a tornado WARNING is issued it means that a tornado has been sighted visually, or detected by Doppler radar. A location for the sighting is normally given in a warning. Coffee County sirens sound a continuous, three-minute tone to sound a tornado warning. This same tone sounds for one minute, at noon, on the first Wednesday of each month to audibly test our sirens. The audible test is not done under adverse weather conditions. What protective actions can I take during a tornado? Under a tornado WATCH: When conditions are right for a tornado, there are a few things that you should do: • Stay tuned to a local radio or television station or listen to NOAA Weather Radio. Tune it to the appropriate frequency for your particular area. • Secure any loose objects outdoors, or move them inside. • Survey local structures for the most suitable shel
