Tornadoes can form in minutes, leaving little time to prepare. Knowing the difference between alerts and having a safety plan in place is critical.

A common mistake is mixing up a watch for a warning. On Wednesday afternoon and evening, much of the Hampton Roads region was under a tornado watch at some point. Severe thunderstorms with strong winds moved through the area,

We’re entering severe weather season—and in the Four States, that can mean tornadoes. The rapidly spinning, violent columns of air rise from the ground to the cloud base. The National Weather Service issues three kinds of messages for tornadoes: Emergency management specialists say the key to staying safe is planning ahead of