storm signal

/stɔrm ˌsɪgnəl/
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Other forms: storm signals

Definitions of storm signal
  1. noun
    a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence)
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    types:
    storm cone
    a canvas cone hoisted to warn of high winds
    type of:
    sign, signal, signaling
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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