Here’s what you can do to stay safe when tornadoes are threatening your area, based on recommendations from the National Weather Service and other experts. [ Read the latest developments on the tornadoes in Missouri. ] A “watch” means conditions are right for a tornado to form somewhere in a wide area; a “warning” means one has definitely been sighted nearby. One good source to check regularly: The National Weather Service’s special tornado Twitter feed. Have any prescription medicines ready to take with you to shelter.

Source: New York Times May 23, 2019 16:11 UTC