weather watch
meteorology
Also known as: severe local storm watch
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short-range forecasting
- In weather forecasting: Predictive skills and procedures
…the tornado or severe thunderstorm watch, which is the forecast prepared by the SELS forecaster, and the warning, which is usually released by a local observing facility. The watch may be issued when the skies are clear, and it usually covers a number of counties. It alerts the affected area…
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