The Forest Preserve District of Will County shared information to help residents understand the difference between a storm watch and a warning. A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for a storm, and people should be ready to act if weather worsens.
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm has been detected on radar or confirmed by trained spotters, posing an immediate threat to life and property. Residents in the warned area should take shelter indoors in a sturdy building until the warning expires…