Here's what you can do to prepare now. Author: 11Alive Updated: 11:12 AM EDT March 16, 2021 ATLANTA — Officials urge you to be prepared in case of severe weather. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office provided these definitions and safety tips to help you keep you and your family safe: What is a Tornado Watch? A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for tornado development. People located in and around the watch area should keep an eye toward the sky and listen to their NOAA weather radio or tune to 11Alive for further weather information. The watch is intended to give you time to prepare and review your safety rules.