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flood warning
/flʌd ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/
Definition
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An official alert issued by weather authorities or emergency services indicating that flooding is imminent, occurring, or likely in a specified area, urging residents to take precautionary measures.
Examples
The flood warning caught the town off guard, turning rush hour into a spontaneous rafting adventure.
Ignoring the flood warning, Dave inflated his kiddie pool and called it a moat.
With a flood warning blaring, the neighbors debated whether to save the grill or the vintage comic books first.
The flood warning app predicted doom, but my goldfish seemed utterly unfazed by the impending deluge.