| A | B |
|---|
| Tornado Watch | Possible tornado, favorable conditions |
| Tornado Warning | expected tornado in the area, one has been sighted or detected by radar |
| Tropical Depression | system of clouds and thunderstorms - winds 38mph or less |
| Tropical Storm | organized system of strong thunderstorms - winds 39-73 mph |
| Hurricane | intense system with well defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph or more |
| Hurricane watch | hurricanes are possible usually within 36 hours |
| Hurricane warning | hurricane is expected within 24 hours |
| safest place inside during a tornado | bathroom |
| safest place outside during a tornado | culvert or ditch |
| most dangerous element when driving in flood water | fast moving water current |
| items you need in your being prepared kit | flashlight, radio, batteries, blankets or sleeping bags, first aid kit and water |
