A watch means the ingredients are there for severe weather. A warning means it is happening. But there are differences based on weather type.

On Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released a fire weather watch valid from Thursday 9 a.m. until Saturday 9 p.m. The watch is for Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Mountains,

The NWS Wakefield VA released an updated tropical storm watch at 4:58 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m. for Eastern Currituck.

The Seattle Storm looks to strengthen its grasp on the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena to take on the Chicago Sky.

An updated fire weather watch was released by the NWS Hanford CA on Monday at 7:50 p.m. valid from Wednesday 9 a.m. until Saturday 9 p.m. for Fort Tejon.

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated tropical storm watch at 10:41 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for Hatteras Island.

According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes are possible along with isolated hail up to quarter-size.

Hurricane hunters from NOAA recently captured footage inside Hurricane Erin's eye to aid in monitoring its development.