(WLUK) -- We hear the words "watch" and "warning" often during severe weather season, but what do they mean and how are they different? Watches typically cover a large area and last several hours.

A tornado warning is issued if a tornado has been spotted on the ground or indicated on radar. A tornado warning means you should take immediate action. A tornado watch is issued if tornadoes are ...

When severe weather of any kind is possible, you’re likely to see the watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service, telling you that dangerous weather could be on the way. When you see ...

SEVEN. REALLY MAKING AN IMPACT? WELL, DURING A WEATHER EMERGENCY, HAVING A RELIABLE WAY TO GET A WARNING IS IMPORTANT. METEOROLOGIST SEAN EVERSON SHOWS US WAYS TO GET THOSE, AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ...

Storms rolled into western New York on April 21, bringing drenching bouts of rain and rumbling thunder. The thunderstorms brought attention to Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs April 20-26.