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gale warning
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gale warning [′gāl ‚wȯrn·iŋ]
(meteorology)
A storm warning for marine interests of impending winds from 28 to 47 knots (52-87 kilometers per hour), signaled by two triangular red pennants by day, and a white lantern over a red lantern by night.


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The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning and a high surf advisory for Oregon's north and central coast.
A high wind warning was also in effect earlier in the day due to expected wind gust between 40 - 60 miles per hour.
Surface water and high wind warnings affected roads across the country.
 
 
 
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