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Flood alert — Flood alerts are issued by government weather agencies to alert residents that flood conditions are a possibility for their area.Types of flood alertsA flash flood watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for very heavy rain and… … Wikipedia
European Flood Alert System — The European Flood Alert System project is a European Commission initiative to increase preparedness for riverine floods across Europe. History Following the disastrous floods in the Elbe and Danube river basins in August 2002, the European… … Wikipedia
alert — a|lert1 [əˈlə:t US ə:rt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: alerte, from Italian all erta on the watch ] 1.) giving all your attention to what is happening, being said etc ▪ The animal raised its head, suddenly alert. ▪ Taking notes is one… … Dictionary of contemporary English
alert — 1 adjective 1 always watching and ready to notice anything strange or unusual 2 able to think quickly and clearly: Despite her years, she still has a lively and alert mind. | Please remain alert and report any unattended luggage to the… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
alert — 1. adjective 1) police have asked neighbors to stay alert Syn: vigilant, watchful, attentive, observant, wide awake, circumspect; on the lookout, on one s guard, on one s toes, on the qui vive; informal heads up, keeping one s eyes open/peeled,… … Thesaurus of popular words
alert — 1. adjective 1) an alert sentry Syn: vigilant, watchful, attentive, observant, wide awake, on the lookout, on one s guard/toes; informal keeping one s eyes open/peeled 2) mentally alert Syn: quick witted, sharp … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
Flood warning — is closely linked to the task of flood forecasting. The distinction between the two is that the outcome of flood forecasting is a set of forecast time profiles of channel flows or river levels at various locations, while flood warning is the task … Wikipedia
alert — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ heightened, high ▪ The country has put its troops on high alert. ▪ full ▪ amber, orange, red … Collocations dictionary
alert — a|lert1 [ ə lɜrt ] adjective * 1. ) able to think in a clear and intelligent way: He s remarkably alert for his age. Regular exercise could help you to feel better, look better, and be more alert. 2. ) alert to paying attention to what is… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
alert — I UK [əˈlɜː(r)t] / US [əˈlɜrt] adjective * 1) able to think in a clear and intelligent way She s remained physically fit and mentally alert. 2) paying attention to what is happening and ready to react quickly if necessary alert to: Parents must… … English dictionary
