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.
What to do in event of tornado watch, warning. Editor's note: The following is advice from CNN Meteorologist Sean Morris on steps you can take when a tornado watch or a tornado warning is issued in your area. A tornado watch means that tornadoes, high winds, and hail are possible in the watch area. When a watch is issued in your area, keep abreast of the latest information by monitoring television, radio, and NOAA weather radio.