warnings
Heads-up messages given
Warnings is the plural of warning—alerts about potential danger or consequences.
Warnings may come from authorities (weather warnings, warning labels) or from individuals (I gave you fair warning).
A warning shot fires near but not at a target to signal serious intent.
To take warning is to heed a cautionary sign before it's too late.
Urgent warning signal
- sirenWailing alert device
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- beaconGuiding light source
flashing · bell · horn · whistle · klaxon · buzzer · foghorn · loudspeaker
Fearful anticipation of harm
- portentSign of future calamity
- omenProphetic indicator
- harbingerOne who foreshadows
- foreshadowingHinting at later events
prophecy · presentiment · augury · premonition · red flag · writing on the wall · bad sign · ill omen
Brief public announcement
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- noticeBecome aware of
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- updateNew version or information
briefing · alert · guidance · travel advisory · health advisory · weather advisory · public notice · consumer alert
Seismic sea surge
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- volcanoEarth's fiery vent
- landslideMass of earth falling
- floodOverwhelming water overflow
avalanche · drought · hurricane · tornado · wildfire · storm surge · blizzard · cyclone
Freedom from harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- preparednessState of being equipped
safeguard · protective · defensive · readiness · due diligence · risk management · contingency · fail-safe
Exposure to harm
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- flammableProne to ignition
- radioactiveEmitting nuclear decay particles
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
explosive · biohazard · chemical · venomous · contamination · asbestos · high voltage · poison
alarm
Urgent warning signal
- sirenWailing alert device
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- emergencySerious sudden danger
beacon · flashing · bell · horn · whistle · klaxon · buzzer · foghorn · loudspeaker · megaphone
foreboding
Fearful anticipation of harm
foreshadowing · prophecy · presentiment · augury · premonition · red flag · writing on the wall · bad sign · ill omen · dark clouds
bulletin
Brief public announcement
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- noticeBecome aware of
- announcementPublic declaration of information
update · briefing · alert · guidance · travel advisory · health advisory · weather advisory · public notice · consumer alert · recall notice
tsunami
Seismic sea surge
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- volcanoEarth's fiery vent
- landslideMass of earth falling
flood · avalanche · drought · hurricane · tornado · wildfire · storm surge · blizzard · cyclone · typhoon
safety
Freedom from harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
preparedness · safeguard · protective · defensive · readiness · due diligence · risk management · contingency · fail-safe · backup plan
danger
Exposure to harm
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- flammableProne to ignition
- radioactiveEmitting nuclear decay particles
corrosive · explosive · biohazard · chemical · venomous · contamination · asbestos · high voltage · poison · skull and crossbones
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- omensomens, omen, portent, portents, signs
- premonitionspremonitions, forebodings, presentiments, forewarnings, omens
- product infoname, brand, price, description, features
- product labelsingredient list, safety labels, nutrition facts, expiration date, product labels
- School consequencesdetention, suspension, expulsion, grades, honor roll
warningsencouragements
Expressions of support
reassurances · endorsements · invitations · enticements · green lights
warningsclearances
Authorizations or space allowances
assurances · confirmations · guarantees · okays · stand-downs
warningsconfirmations
Acts of proving true
acknowledgments · reports · postmortems · debriefings · recaps
- without warningUnexpectedly, lacking prior notice
- warning signsIndicators of impending danger
- fair warningReasonable advance notice
- warning lightsIlluminated hazard indicators
- final warningLast notice before action
- warning shotIntentionally missed shot conveying threat