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By Shelly Birkelo ( Contact ) April 25, 2008 - 2:48 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch, in effect until 8 p.m., for Rock and Green Counties

DJ
Apr 27, 2008 at 2:27 p.m.
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Speaking of questions, why is this story still posted on Sunday?
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The watch was issued April 25, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. That was two days ago.

maresyann
Apr 27, 2008 at 8:12 a.m.
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No question is a stupid question if you are trying to gain knowledge and to make sure you are doing the correct thing. I used to think the WATCH meant..."Watch out...TORNADO!" I was 5 but I might still be confused (as I find other adult friends of mine) if my father hadn't once said..."A watch is when we can all sit out on the patio and enjoy the weather and sit on our chairs to watch. Whereas a warning means..MAYDAY MAYDAY...get the potato salad inside, it's gonna blow away!" Weird I know, but has stuck with me to this day. Also made a five year old feel humor in a tense situation. Ask stupid questions and the good people will help you with the smart answers.

MD
Apr 27, 2008 at 2:59 a.m.
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Hannah, you have no reason to apologize for asking an honest question. It was a good question that many people probably have and need to know.
Not all people in Janesville are a smart as the ones that took the time to make you look stupid for asking the question. However, only a truly educated person would take the time to properly explain something rather than ridicule.

hannah
Apr 26, 2008 at 9:46 a.m.
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so soory to ask such a stupid question- didnt know i would make you mad. how rude.

do you know the differance between calvary and calvery

mopsy
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:56 p.m.
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Good point, UB.

StaceyU2
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:41 p.m.
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Listen for the the load noise...If you hear a train like rumble.. IT IS A WARNING

nscott
Apr 25, 2008 at 7:57 p.m.
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Watch or warning, just be cautious and safe!

gwendt
Apr 25, 2008 at 7:50 p.m.
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WATCH for a tornado - WARNING, tornado is near

UB
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:54 p.m.
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i dont know why people have to be so rude if somone asks a ? why does there always have to be a smart mouth person

ask11
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:11 p.m.
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Is this a grade school blog? Seriously you don't know the difference between a "watch and warning"?

ncpanfan
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:57 p.m.
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Yes a watch means conditions are favorable for one to produce. A warning means one has been spotted.

hannah
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:51 p.m.
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warning is the real bad one correct? as in one has been spotted. i can never remember the difference. or is it "watching" for a tornado that has been spotted?

StaceyU2
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:42 p.m.
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W_A_T_C_H ! ! !

mommyopes
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:05 p.m.
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It's a watch

tinkerb45
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:52 p.m.
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Which is it, a watch or a warning??

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