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Know the difference between watch vs. warning

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    When someone is texting and driving, they can travel an entire football field in just about the time it takes to read a text. So, what can parents do to prevent their teen from getting in a deadly wreck
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  • Sunday, May 19 2013 12:08 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:08:15 GMT
    WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at around 5 p.m. Friday, on
    One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County.

TROPICAL STORM WATCH

An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.

TROPICAL STORM WARNING

An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.

HURRICANE WATCH

An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible within the specified coastal area. Because hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm levels, the hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm-force winds.

HURRICANE WARNING

An announcement that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. The hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of storm-force winds.