Here is the definition of a watch vs. a warning. This is very important, and you need to know this before signing-up for alerts!
Watch: Conditions are favorable or expected by not occurring or imminent
Warning: Conditions are occurring or imminent
The Weather Authority issues the following types of watches and warnings:
Warnings: Watches:
Hurricane Tornado
Tropical Storm Severe Thunderstorm
Winter Storm Blizzard
Blizzard Winter Storm
Hurricane
Tropical Storm
Watch: Conditions are favorable or expected by not occurring or imminent
Warning: Conditions are occurring or imminent
The Weather Authority issues the following types of watches and warnings:
Warnings: Watches:
Hurricane Tornado
Tropical Storm Severe Thunderstorm
Winter Storm Blizzard
Blizzard Winter Storm
Hurricane
Tropical Storm