special marine warning

American  

noun

Meteorology.

1. a National Weather Service warning of high-wind conditions at sea that are expected to last for up to two hours, and generally result from convective storm systems, as thunderstorms or squall lines.

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Example Sentences

Forecasters had also issued a tornado warning for the area as well as a special marine warning for the area including the Galveston Bay.

From New York Times

Taylor said the technical problem involving its Navtex system, which transmits alerts under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, was discovered at 10 a.m. that day — hours before the National Weather Service issued its first special marine warning.

From Seattle Times

A 1:30 p.m. special marine warning focused on Lake Pontchartrain, near New Orleans.

From Seattle Times

Forecasters issued a special marine warning for coastal waters from the Manasquan inlet to Little Egg inlet and advised boats to seek harbor immediately.

From Washington Times

National Weather Service forecasts and advisories archived by Iowa State University show a special marine warning for the waters off Port Fourchon shortly after noon on April 13.

From Seattle Times