Book 7, Question 131
Why Is a Warning More Urgent than a Watch?
A watch says storms could happen. A warning says danger is happening now, or is about to. That means there is no time to wait around.
From the book
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More fun facts
- Warnings come from your local National Weather Service office, which watches the weather over your area around the clock.
- A flash flood warning means flooding has been reported or is about to happen. Get to higher ground right away.
- A tornado warning means a tornado has been reported by spotters or seen on radar.
- Watches often cover large areas, while warnings cover the smaller areas in the path of danger.
- Wireless Emergency Alerts on phones are sent for warnings, so take them seriously.
Questions kids ask
What should I do during a flash flood warning?
Get to higher ground right away, and never walk or drive into floodwater.
Who issues warnings?
Your local National Weather Service office.