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Gale warning
A gale warning is an advisory or warning issued by the local competent authority in maritime countries about the existence of winds of gale force or above or the imminent occurrence of gales at sea. The purpose of gale warnings is to allow shipping to take precautionary actions to ensure their safety at sea.
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