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whole-gale warning
A warning, for marine interests, of impending winds of 48 to 63 knots (55 to 72 mph). The storm-warning signals for this condition are 1) one square red flag with black center by day and 2) two red lanterns by night. See storm warning.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Weather
- Category: Meteorology
- Company: AMS
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