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A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. The NWS said a tornado watch is usually issued for a duration of four to eight hours. It’s usually issued well in advance of the actual occurrence or severe weather.
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A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is indicated by radar or sighted by weather spotters. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, you should immediately seek shelter. A tornado warning can also be issued without a tornado watch being already in effect. Tornado warnings are usually issued for a duration of about 30 minutes.
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Live updates: 1st tornado warning of the day issued for Forsyth County
Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a rare Level 3 risk for severe storms. We have a line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms expected to impact central North Carolina from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Here’s a minute-by-minute breakdown of everything that’s happening Wednesday.
8:45 a.m.
The tornado warning for Forsyth County has expired.
8:19 a.m.
The first tornado warning of the day was issued for Forsyth County until 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.
7:45 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Wake, Durham, Johnston, Orange and several other counties until 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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