A dancer doing various locking moves. Locking is a style of funk dance, which is today also associated with hip hop. The name is based on the concept of locking movements, which basically means freezing from a fast movement and locking in a certain position, holding that position for a short while and then continuing in the same speed as before.
A tornado warning is worse. It means that a tornado has been detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado watch means the overall conditions are favorable to form in a general area.
Report Abuse. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for a tornado to form. When a tornado watch is issued, you are often advised to stay tuned to your local news or weather station, just in case the watch is updated to a warning. They are preparing you for any tornado that forms. simsfan41 Â· 5 years ago.