tornado watch vs warning

If you live or work around 28 Liberty St, on the 58th floor in New York City, you may have noticed those weather alerts that flash across your phone or computer screen. Especially if you’re part of the team at REFINITIV US LLC, staying updated is crucial. Lately, there’s been some confusion about “tornado watch” versus “tornado warning,” so let’s clear things up in a simple way. A tornado watch means the current weather conditions are right for a tornado to possibly form in your area. It’s like a heads-up from the National Weather Service, letting you know that tornadoes are possible, though one may not happen. When a tornado watch is issued for Manhattan, or anywhere in New York, you don’t need to panic. But it’s smart to keep an eye on the weather reports and be ready to move to a safer spot if you need to. Now, a tornado warning is much more serious. That’s when a tornado has been spotted nearby or picked up on the radar. At this point, you need to take action immediately. Get to a small, windowless room or the lowest level of your building if you can. Warnings are urgent—they mean a tornado is happening or about to happen in your area. So, next time you or your coworkers at REFINITIV US LLC get that alert on your phone for your downtown address, check if it’s a “watch” or “warning” and respond accordingly. And if you have any questions about weather safety, call the local number at 770-964-6545 for more info. Stay weather aware, New York!