A tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:50 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. The watch is for East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Amite, Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson counties.
When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can be a matter of life and death. Let’s break it down:
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- A Tornado watch serves as an early warning that conditions are conducive to tornado formation.
- It’s your cue to review and discuss your emergency plans, check your supplies, and locate your safe room.
- While it doesn’t indicate an imminent tornado, it’s a heads-up to be prepared to take swift action if a Tornado warning…