tornado watch

noun

An indication that atmospheric conditions observed in and close to the watch area have created a significant risk for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.

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Meanings

nountornado watch (plural tornado watches)

plural tornado watches

  1. climatologyAn indication that atmospheric conditions observed in and close to the watch area have created a significant risk for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.
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