Tornado watches vs. warnings and how to keep your family safe

ATLANTA — A powerful line of thunderstorms ripped across Georgia Wednesday, spawning at least 3 tornadoes and prompting watches and warnings over a large swath of the state.

So what's the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch?  And what should you do if a tornado is headed your way? %

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