earlywarnings
nounUK /ˌɜːli ˈwɔːnɪŋz/
US /ˌɜːrli ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
Signals that tell you something bad might happen soon so you can get ready.
The weather station sent earlywarnings about the big storm before it arrived.
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2. Messages that warn people about danger ahead of time.
The app gives earlywarnings when a tornado is coming.
3. Signs that show a problem may be starting.
Doctors look for earlywarnings of illness in their patients.
4. Systems that tell people to prepare before something happens.
The town set up earlywarnings for floods along the river.