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As a resident of the south, often times, severe weather threatens with little to no notice. This is why you must be prepared whenever any watches or warnings are issued.

Meteorologist Brooke Laizer has your lesson on the differences between each for, specifically flooding, in today’s Weather and Science for Kids segment.

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