forewarnings

plural of forewarning
as in warnings
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk heeded the forewarning to stay off the ice until the town had checked to see if it was thick enough

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warnings
Noun
  • Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
  • More hot days ahead The National Weather Service issues heat warnings when the heat index – a measure that combines temperature and humidity – is expected to reach at least 105 degrees for two hours or more.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
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“Forewarnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarnings. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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