Emergency Management Agency

What to Listen For

What to Listen For

TORNADO WATCH:
Tornadoes are possible in the designated WATCH area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Keep track of the latest forecasts and be ready to take cover if severe weather threatens.

TORNADO WARNING:
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by Doppler Weather Radar.nbsp Warnings mean that severe weather is occurring!! TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY!!

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH:
Severe Thunderstorms are possible in the designated WATCH area.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING:
Severe Thunderstorms are occurring.nbsp Move to your planned place of safety. Remember, Severe Thunderstorms occasionally produce tornadoes with little or no warning!!

FLASH FLOOD or FLOOD WATCH:
Flash flooding or flooding is possible in the designated WATCH area. Be alert.

FLASH FLOOD or FLOOD WARNING:
Flash flooding or flooding has been reported or is imminent. Take necessary precautions at once.

URBAN and SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY:
Flooding of small streams, streets, and low-lying areas such as underpasses and urban storm drains is occurring.


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