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storm warning

[stawrm wawr-ning] / ˈstɔrm ˌwɔr nɪŋ /
NOUN
weather forecast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forecast
WEAK
5-day forecast general outlook local forecast long-term forecast regional forecast small-craft advisory storm watch weather prediction weather report

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Fire crews should soon receive assistance with the arrival of rain and possible snow as a winter storm warning is in effect in Mono County from 1 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

A tropical storm warning is in place for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the speed of the slow-moving hurricane is expected to increase in the coming days.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

A winter storm warning is in effect until 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

The agency issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Friday afternoon, hours sooner than anticipated.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

The violin was the government station at Arlington, Virginia, transmitting a storm warning to ships in the South Atlantic.

From Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China by Hoskins, Gayle Porter

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