When a tornado warning becomes “radar confirmed,” the alert on TV or an app will turn purple. This means a tornado has been spotted by a person on the ground or debris can be seen by the radar high in the sky (which could only get there by a tornado lofting damage into the sky).

"TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the tornado warning said. "Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning until 10 p.m. Monday. This includes northeastern Monmouth County and southeastern Middlesex County. At 9:22 pm., a severe thunderstorm ...

Weather balloon releases — tracking temperature, pressure and wind speed — have been suspended or reduced in the Midwest and Great Plains.

When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.

An unabated wave of severe storms is continuing its onslaught on states like Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri and Indiana, unleashing life-threatening flash flooding, tornadoes and widespread damage.

While a tornado didn't touch down during a warning last week, Saline County Emergency Management reminds people to be aware during severe storms

Thursday marks Wisconsin’s annual Statewide Tornado Drill as part of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week across the state. At 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April 10,