How does the tornado warning system work to inform the public about a possible tornado coming to their area?

Tornado warings are issued when radar imagery or eyewitness reports indicate that a tornado has formed or is likely to form soon. A warning is then issued by the local offines of the National Weather service for people in the potential path. Information given includes where the tornado was at the last update, where it is going, how fast it is going, and area in the potential path. The warning is then broadcast through TV and radio providers. In some cases the local news stations may interrupt scheduled programming for these emergency broadcasts. Today people may also be alerted through apps on their phones. In some areas sirens will sound when a warning is issued.