Direct answer: A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes; a tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted or is imminent in your area, so you should seek shelter immediately.[9]
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When "minutes matter" in severe weather, faster forecasting technology is crucial for saving lives, says one NOAA meteorologist. A wave of storms is hitting the South with most of northeastern Texas and parts of Louisiana under tornado watches. Texas also faces potential hail, flash floods and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis reports.
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