WATCHES AND WARNINGS
National Weather Service, Pueblo
| Tornado |
Tornado Watch: Means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. It is normally issued for four to six hours and includes several counties. If you are in or near the tornado watch area, stay informed through NOAA Weather Radio, radio or television. Keep your eye on the sky, and be prepared to take cover at a moment’s notice, as tornadoes can occur with little or no warning.
Tornado Warning: Means that a tornado has been sighted, or a developing tornado is reported by trained spotters or indicated on Doppler radar. A warning is typically issued for a small area for less than an hour. If a tornado warning is issued for your area...take cover immediately!
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| Thunderstorms |
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Means that conditions are favorable for thunderstorms to produce wind gusts of 58 mph or higher or hail of 3/4 inch or larger in the watch area. These watches are issued for a four to six hour time frame and for a number of counties. Stay informed, watch the sky, and take cover if threatening weather approaches.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Means that a severe thunderstorm has been detected by radar, or has been seen by a trained spotter. Take cover if you are near the severe thunderstorm.
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| Floods |
Flash Flood Watch: Issued when heavy rain may develop and result in flash flooding in or near the watch area.
Flash Flood Warning: Flash flooding in the warning area has developed or is imminent. Go to higher ground at once!
Urban/Small Stream Flood Advisory: Flooding of small streams, streets, or low lying areas such as underpasses is occurring or imminent. |