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Marine Weather Glossary - Definitions of Terms Used in Marine Weather

Find out the meanings or definitions of marine weather terms.
Beaufort Scale of Wind Force
What is the Beaufort Scale of Wind Force? Definition or meaning of the Beaufort Scale of Wind Force.
Dense Fog Advisory
What is a dense fog advisory? Find out the meaning or definition of a dense fog advisory in marine weather.
Gale Warning
What is a gale warning? Find out the meaning or definition of a gale warning in marine weather.
Hurricane Watch or Warning
What is a hurricane watch or warning? Find out the meaning or definition of a hurricane watch or warning in marine weather.
Inland Hurricane Wind Warning
What is an inland hurricane wind warning? Find out the meaning or definition of a hurricane watch or warning in marine weather.
Saffir-Simpson Scale
What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale? The definition or meaning of the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Warning
What is a severe thunderstorm warning? Find out the meaning or definition of a severe thunderstorm warning in marine weather.
Small Craft Advisory
What is a small craft advisory? Find out the meaning or definition of small craft advisories in marine weather.
Storm Warning (wind over water)
What is a storm warning? Find out the meaning or definition of a storm warning in marine weather.
Tropical Storm Watch or Warning
What is a tropical storm watch or warning? Find out the meaning or definition of a tropical storm watch or warning in marine weather.
Waterspouts
What is a waterspout? The definition or meaning of a waterspout.
Wind Advisory
What is a wind advisory? Find out the meaning or definition of wind advisories in marine weather.

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