storm signal

• Señal o aviso que indica la proximidad o detección de una tormenta, utilizado a menudo en contextos marítimos o meteorológicos para alertar a las personas sobre la necesidad de tomar medidas de seguridad.

A warning signal indicating that a storm is approaching or has been detected, often used in maritime or meteorological contexts to alert people to take safety precautions.

1. Weather warningB2formal

   A visual or audible signal indicating that a storm is approaching or expected.

   señal de tormenta

   • The coast guard raised the storm signal to warn ships.
   • When the storm signal is hoisted, all boats must return to port.
   • The red storm signal means a severe typhoon is imminent.

2. Figurative warning signC1informal

   An early indication or sign that a difficult or turbulent situation is developing.

   señal de tormenta

   • The rising unemployment rate is a storm signal for the economy.
   • His sudden silence was a storm signal that something was wrong.
   • The company's falling profits are a storm signal for potential layoffs.