When severe weather hits the United States, there are ways people across the country can prepare for the potential impact of hail, rain, damaging winds and more.

Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz stresses that you have a plan in place in case of a tornado threat.

So, what are the differences between Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning?Tornado WatchA Tornado Watch is issued by the NWS when weather conditions in an area could have an increased risk of severe weather capable of producing a tornado.