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Tornado watch
/tɔrˈneɪdoʊ wɑtʃ/
Definition
1
An official weather alert issued when atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in a specified geographic area, advising residents to be prepared.
2
A precautionary forecast distinguishing potential tornado risk from a 'tornado warning,' which signals an imminent or confirmed tornado.
Examples
With a tornado watch in effect, I finally dusted off my emergency kit—mostly expired ramen and a half-charged power bank.
The tornado watch had everyone glued to the TV, debating if basements count as 'glamorous shelters.'
Under the tornado watch, my neighbor built a fortress from couch cushions, ready to outlast any funnel cloud.
Tornado watch vibes: hoarding batteries while wondering if cows really fly first.