The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Dauphin and Lebanon counties. Live video above: Watch WGAL’s live coverage.The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 6:30 p.m.Watches vs warningsKnowing the difference between severe watches and warnings is crucial to helping you and your family stay safe before and during severe weather.A watch means ingredients are in place for severe weather to develop. This means severe weather could happen, and you should have a plan ready in case severe weather develops later in the day.A warning means severe weather is happening, and you need to take action now to protect yourself, others and your property.In addition to watches and warnings, there are outlooks that can be issued days in advance. Different threat levels are given to different areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Dauphin and Lebanon counties.
Live video above: Watch WGAL’s live coverage.
The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 6:30 p.m.
Watches vs warnings
Knowing the difference between severe watches and warnings is crucial to helping you and your family stay safe before and during severe weather.
A watch means ingredients are in place for severe weather to develop. This means severe weather could happen, and you should have a plan ready in case severe weather develops later in the day.
A warning means severe weather is happening, and you need to take action now to protect yourself, others and your property.
In addition to watches and warnings, there are outlooks that can be issued days in advance. Different threat levels are given to different areas.