storm warning

stɔrm ˈwɔrnɪŋ

Definition

Definition of storm warning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

public safetyofficial notice that dangerous conditions may arrive soon

The storm warning was broadcast before nightfall.
The coast guard issued a storm warning for the entire bay area.
Fishermen hurried back to harbor when the storm warning was updated.

shredded

sliced

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Expressions with storm

gathering storm

clouds forming before a storm

The sailors noticed the gathering storm on the horizon.

perfect storm

situation where problems converge to worsen everything

The economic crisis was a perfect storm of bad policies and market failures.

storm back

come back angrily or with strong emotion

She stormed back into the room, furious at the news.

storm in

enter a place quickly and angrily

He stormed in, demanding to know what happened.

storm is brewing

exp.

storm is forming in the atmosphere

The dark clouds indicate a storm is brewing.

survive the storm

continue to live through a difficult situation

They managed to survive the storm and rebuild their home.

Expressions with warning

warning bell

bell used to alert people to danger

The warning bell rang loudly during the fire drill..

warning shot

gunshot fired to warn without harm

The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.

trigger warning

statement alerting to potentially distressing content

The article included a trigger warning for graphic descriptions.

sailor's warning

red sky in the morning indicating bad weather

The red sky at dawn was a sailor's warning.

sound a warning note

alert others about a potential danger or issue

The scientist sounded a warning note about climate change.

warning bells ringing

feeling that something is wrong or dangerous

When he didn't call, warning bells were ringing.

escape with a warning

avoid punishment by receiving a warning instead

He escaped with a warning after the traffic stop.

final warning

last notice before something bad happens if not obeyed

This is your final warning before you are suspended.

health warning

label on products indicating potential health risks

Every tobacco product carries a health warning.

one-minute warning

alert issued one minute before a deadline

The teacher gave a one-minute warning before collecting the exams.

Terms with storm warning included in their meaning

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storm signal

weather warning

warning of an approaching storm

weather bomb

meteorology

large storm evolving with little warning

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French:alerte à la tempête, ...
German:Sturmwarnung, ...
Italian:avviso di tempesta, ...
Spanish:aviso de tormenta, ...
Portuguese:aviso de tempestade, ...
Chinese:暴风警报, ...
Japanese:暴風警報, ...
Arabic:تَحذير مِن عاصِفة, ...
Hebrew:אַזְהָרַת סְעָרָה, ...
Russian:штормовое предупреждение, ...
Ukrainian:штормове попередження, ...
Hindi:तूफ़ान की चेतावनी, ...
Bengali:ঝড়ের সতর্কতা, ...
Catalan:avís de tempesta, ...
Czech:varování před bouří, ...
Danish:stormvarsel, ...
Dutch:stormwaarschuwing, ...
Greek:προειδοποίηση καταιγίδας, ...
Hungarian:viharjelzés, ...
Khmer:ការព្រមានអំពីព្យុះ, ...
Korean:폭풍 경보, ...
Persian:هشدار طوفان, ...
Polish:ostrzeżenie przed burzą, ...
Portuguese (BR):aviso de tempestade, ...
Romanian:avertizare de furtună, ...
Swedish:stormvarning, ...
Thai:คำเตือนพายุ, ...
Turkish:fırtına uyarısı, ...
Vietnamese:cảnh báo bão, ...

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