gale-warning

gale warning

noun
U.S. Meteorology. a National Weather Service warning of sustained winds at sea having speeds in the range 34–47 knots (39–54 mph, 17–24 m/sec). Compare warning ( def 3 ).

Origin:
1915–20

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