Southeast Louisiana is under a level 1, Marginal Risk, and level 2, Slight Risk for severe weather Wednesday evening and Wednesday night.

We break down the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning and discuss what you need to do to prepare and stay safe.

The process and timing of issuing warnings, watches or advisories vary on the type and scale of the impending weather hazard, such as comparing a tornado which can be very quick and confined to a ...