storm signal

• Signal d'avertissement indiquant l'approche ou la détection d'une tempête, souvent utilisé dans un contexte maritime ou météorologique pour alerter les personnes de la nécessité de prendre des mesures de sécurité.

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.

   signal de tempête

   • 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.

   signe avant-coureur d'une tempête

   • 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.