Knowing what type of tornado warning is issued can tell you a lot about what prompted it to be issued. Many are issued based on radar alone. However, others can be confirmed as in progress by debris detected on radar or visually by a spotter.

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Indiana has scheduled a test of its statewide emergency alert system for tornadoes on Tuesday, March 10. Here's what to expect.