When severe weather threatens your area, understanding alerts like tornado watches and warnings can literally save your life. You might think you know the difference, but the action you take for each is critically distinct.
The recent severe weather impacting regions like Cincinnati has put these alerts front and center, making 'tornado watch' and 'tornado warning' trending searches.
Heavy thunderstorms, high winds, and several confirmed tornadoes have hit the Midwest, including Ohio, causing power outages and property damage.