​​A Watch means that the severe weather event is possible in and near the watch area. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued.

A Warning means that the hazardous weather is now occurring, imminent, or likely. There is imminent danger to life and property, and you should take protective actions immediately.

• Seek shelter in a designated shelter-in-place location.
• Otherwise, go to a basement, underground excavation, or lower floor of interior hallway or corridor (preferably a steel-framed or reinforced concrete building).
• As a last resort, seek shelter under a sturdy workbench or heavy furniture.
• Avoid:
• Top floors of buildings
• Areas with glass windows or doors
• Auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, or other areas with large, wide-span ceilings
• Listen for news reports or instructions from emergency personnel.​
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