With storms back in the forecast, it's important to clear up the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.

After a long night yesterday of severe weather, we are keeping a watch on some more potentially severe storms for this evening. Most of our area is under a Tornado Watch until 8PM tonight with an enhanced risk of severe weather.

A tornado watch is issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur, and the watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or states.

Chicago weather remains unsettled heading into the weekend, with a severe storm threat Friday evening that brings the possibility of tornadoes and flooding.

People in the warning area are urged to seek immediate shelter inside a sturdy building and to stay away from windows in case a tornado touches down.

A FAMILY was blown away when they spotted a mini tornado spinning through the countryside. Matt McMillan, 41, was out for a walk to a stream near Llanfrynach in Powys with his daughter and twin

Spectators of the INDYCAR race at Iowa Speedway were forced to take shelter during a tornado warning on Friday. A message over the speedway's speakers advises people take shelter.

After an afternoon filled with tornado sirens, lightning strikes, torrential rain and visible cloud rotation near Iowa Speedway, IndyCar canceled Friday afternoon practice.