How to remember the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning

Severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the state on Feb. 19. Before weather alerts are issued, here's how to remember the difference between a tornado watch and a warning.
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Rare severe thunderstorm alert hits California as tornado risk spikes

Federal forecasters have flagged parts of central and southern California for severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes ahead of February 16, an unusual combination of threats for a state far more accustomed to earthquake drills than tornado warnings.

Tornado warning in place for Santa Barbara County until 1 a.m. Tuesday

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a tornado warning at 12:41 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 1:15 a.m. for Santa Barbara County.

Tornado warning: Latest for Louisiana, Mississippi

The National Weather Service has warned that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form in the states until Sunday morning.
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NWS alert: Tornado threat puts Gulf Coast communities on high alert overnight

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the warnings signal that residents in the affected regions should remain vigilant and be prepared to act quickly. The agency stressed that the evolving storm system carries the potential for rotating thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes,