weather watch

From Glossary of Meteorology
A hydrometeorological message issued to provide appropriate advance notice that meteorological conditions exist in which hazardous and potentially life-threatening weather conditions may develop.

Examples include tornado watches, severe thunderstorm watches, flood and flash flood watches, fire weather watches, and winter storm watches.
See also watch.

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