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Warning: A forecast issued when severe weather has developed, is already occurring and reported, or is detected on radar. Warnings state a particular hazard or imminent danger, such as tornadoes, sev . . . View Full Definition

Two-Minute Warning: A free time out given to both teams when there is two minutes left on the game clock in each half. Certain leagues may use different times for this warning.

Radar Warning Receiver (RWR): A radar warning receiver is a type of radar detector.

Academic Warning: A student whose semester grade point average (GPA) falls below the minimum described above will be placed on academic warning and will be restricted to 12 semester credits at the next regist . . . View Full Definition

Gale Warning: A warning for marine interests for impending winds from 28 to 47 knots (32 to 54 miles per hour).

Hurricane Warning: A formal advisory issued by forecasters at the National Hurricane Center when they have determined that hurricane conditions are expected in a coastal area or group of islands within a 24 ho . . . View Full Definition

Warning Track Power: The ability of a batter with enough strength to hit a ball to the warning track, but not enough to hit a home run.

Distant Early Warning Identification Zone (DEWIZ): An ADIZ over the coastal waters of the State of Alaska. ADIZ locations and operating and flight plan requirements for civil aircraft operations are specified in FAR Part 99.

Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS): The AWACS is a system mounted in a boeing e3 aircraft that provides airborne surveillance and command and control (c2) functions.

Written Warning: Written documentation given to an employee describing specific disciplinary infractions, such as inappropriate conduct, poor performance or violation of work rules/policies. Such documentati . . . View Full Definition