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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "watch-vs-warning",
  "title": "Watch VS Warning",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/watch-vs-warning/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/watch-vs-warning.json",
  "summary": "Explainer coverage distinguishing meteorological terms (watch vs warning) to inform the public about severe-weather preparedness and differing alert levels.",
  "why_now": "The explainers appear contemporaneous with active storm coverage, when audiences need clarity to evaluate personal risk and response options.",
  "evidence_summary": "- The Columbus Dispatch and Yahoo publish explainer pieces on what a tornado warning is and how it differs from watches. - Local outlets provide guidance as regions brace for storms, indicating public-safety education relevance. - Other outlets produce consumer-facing explainers to help residents interpret alerts.",
  "caveat": "Effectiveness depends on reach and trust of the outlet publishing the explainer; misinformation or inconsistent messaging from other sources can reduce clarity.",
  "signal_type": "Local News / Civic Event",
  "score": 88.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Dangerous strong storms likely Wednesday night",
      "source": "WHIO TV",
      "url": "https://www.whio.com/weather/dangerous-strong-storms-likely-wednesday-night/9fb90938-0377-4e31-9a69-19005d0bf630/"
    }
  ],
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