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NWS Meteorologists carefully observed and analyze radar data from several levels of the atmosphere.

What’s the difference between a WATCH and a WARNING?What’s the difference between a WATCH and a WARNING?

WatchWatch - Issued when conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop. You should be on the WATCH for developing weather. This is when you should think about where you will go if a warning is issued.

WarningWarning - Issued when severe weather is imminent or occurring. Warnings are based on spotter reports or strong radar signatures. Take cover immediately!

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTEDTORNADO WARNINGNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN406 PM EST THU MAR 20 2003

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR... VIGO COUNTY IN INDIANA

* UNTIL 445 PM EST

* AT 406 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG ROTATION 3 MILES EAST OF TERRE HAUTE...MOVING EAST AT 10 MPH.

* SOME LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM ARE... TERRE HAUTE

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER IN AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR RELAY TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN INDIANAPOLIS

Issue Severe Weather Watches andWarnings!