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hurricane force wind warning [1 record]

Record 1 2017-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
DEF

[A] marine wind warning ... issued for winds of 64 knots or greater.

DEF

A warning for sustained winds or frequent gusts of 64 KT or greater, either predicted or occurring, NOT associated with a tropical cyclone.

OBS

For the safety of people and property, Environment Canada issues severe weather warnings and watches and advisories to the public via the media, weather outlets and Weatheradio Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
DEF

Avertissement de vent pour la marine [...] diffusé en cas de vent de 64 nœuds et plus.

OBS

Pour la sécurité des personnes et des biens, Environnement Canada diffuse à l'intention du public, par l'intermédiaire des médias, des bureaux météorologiques et de Radiométéo Canada, des veilles, des avis et des avertissements de temps rigoureux.

Spanish

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