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/ˈwɛðərˌwɒtʃ/ · wea·ther·watch
noun
- A period of time during which weather conditions are closely monitored and reported, often by a team of meteorologists or weather enthusiasts. The weather watch was issued for the entire region, warning of a potential tornado outbreak.
- A system or organization responsible for monitoring and reporting on weather conditions, often in a specific area or region. The local weather watch team provided critical updates during the severe storm warning.
Did you know? The first weather watch was established in the United States in 1870, with the creation of the National Weather Service's precursor, the United States Weather Bureau.