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An example of a tornado warning polygon issued by the National Weather Service. A tornado warning (SAME code: TOR) is a public warning that is issued by weather forecasting agencies to an area in the direct path of a tornado, or a severe thunderstorm capable of producing one, and advises individuals in that area to take cover.
Map of regions covered by the 122 Weather Forecast Offices. The National Weather Service operates 122 weather forecast offices. [1] [2] Each weather forecast office (WFO or NWSFO) has a geographic area of responsibility, also known as a county warning area, for issuing local public, marine, aviation, fire, and hydrology forecasts.
"The safest option is always to seek shelter in a sturdy structure, especially underground," Clark said. "This can be achieved if the tornado is visible at a far distance and there is light ...
A severe thunderstorm warning (SAME code: SVR) is a type of public warning for severe weather that is issued by weather forecasting agencies worldwide when one or more severe thunderstorms have been detected by Doppler weather radar, observed by weather spotters, or reported by an emergency management agency, law enforcement, or the general ...
Top weather news for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025: Increasing potential for severe weather outbreak next week across South while old man winter returns to the Northeast this weekend. USA TODAY 8 hours ago
Parts of the Chicago area could see severe thunderstorms Tuesday evening, with hail, strong winds and tornadoes possible, according to the National Weather Service. Northwestern Illinois and the ...
The city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications issued a severe storm warning at about 7:15 p.m., which was expected to last until 9 p.m., while the National Weather Service ...
The tornado emergency that was issued for areas including Greensburg, prior to the 2007 Greensburg tornado striking the town.. The prolific 2011 Super Outbreak set the all-time record for the most tornado emergencies issued by the National Weather Service during a 24-hour period.