storm cone

British

noun

a canvas cone hoisted as a warning of high winds

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Above the hangars the red storm cone had been hoisted, prohibiting further flight by pupils.

From Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

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