storm warning

Bad weather forecast

A storm warning is an official alert that a storm is approaching, issued by weather services when dangerous conditions are imminent or already occurring.

More severe than a watch, a warning means people should take immediate protective action.

Figuratively, any sign of trouble ahead: The CEO's silence was a storm warning for the staff.

Opposites
weather alert type

storm warningall clear

Signal danger has passed

green light · smooth sailing · reassurance · good omen

weather condition forecast

storm warningsunny outlook

Positive expectation for future

all clear · anticyclone

alert status

storm warningall clear

Signal danger has passed

stand down · cancellation notice

Family

storm, warning, stormy, snowstorm, storms, thunderstorm, hailstorm, dust storm, stormily

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G