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Thunderstorm WATCH ■ Issued when a severe thunderstorm is possible ■ Stay tuned to forecasts, monitor sky conditions and know where to take shelter. Thunderstorm WARNING ■ Issued when a severe thunderstorm is happening or about to happen ■ Take shelter immediately! Tornado WATCH ■ Issued when a tornado is possible ■ Know your safe place (storm shelter, interior hall away from windows). Be ready to act quickly. Tornado WARNING ■ Issued when a tornado is happening or about to happen ■ Immediately seek shelter in your safe place! DO YOU KNOW THESE STORM SAFETY FACTS? Lightning ■ Thunderstorms produce lightning ■ Take shelter inside a sturdy structure ■ A hard-topped vehicle is also a safe location
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