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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
401 AM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...Severe Weather Awareness Week in New England and New York... 

The National Weather Service, along with all the New England states
and the state of New York, have proclaimed this week as Severe
Weather Awareness Week. Today we examine hazardous weather
terminology in order to take proper action if and when severe
weather threatens.

A severe thunderstorm watch is issued when conditions are favorable
for the development of severe weather. A severe thunderstorm watch
is typically 4 to 8 hours in duration and can cover multiple
counties or states in a single watch box. A severe thunderstorm
includes damaging winds in excess of 58 miles per hour, hail of 1
inch diameter or larger, or possibly a tornado. Severe thunderstorms
also contain deadly lightning and heavy rain capable of producing
floods.

A severe thunderstorm warning will be typically issued for a period
of 30 to 60 minutes when severe weather is imminent or observed.

A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for the
development of tornados. A tornado watch is typically 4 to 8 hours
in duration and can cover multiple counties or states in a single
watch box.

A tornado warning will be typically issued for a period of 30 to 45
minutes when a tornado is imminent or observed.

When your area is under a severe weather watch, remain calm but be
alert for changing weather and be prepared to take immediate action
if a warning is later issued. When a severe weather warning is
issued, take immediate action to protect yourself. If possible, go
to a sturdy indoor structure. In a flooding situation, move to
higher ground.

A battery operated NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio with tone alert
capabilities is one of the quickest and most reliable ways to
receive severe weather information.

More information on severe weather as well as forecasts and other
weather information can be found at www.weather.gov/burlington.
Also, visit our NWS Burlington Facebook and Twitter sites for more
information.

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