1.
advisory; warning; alert
An official warning issued by authorities, especially the Japan Meteorological Agency, to alert the public about potential weather hazards. Less severe than a 警報 (warning).
大雨注意報が出た。
A heavy rain advisory was issued.
強風注意報が発令されている。
A strong wind advisory has been issued.
今朝から波浪注意報が出ているので、海には近づかないでください。
A wave advisory has been in effect since this morning, so please stay away from the ocean.
USAGE:
In Japan's weather alert system, 注意報 is a lower-level alert than 警報 (warning), which in turn is lower than 特別警報 (special warning). Common types include 大雨注意報 (heavy rain advisory), 強風注意報 (strong wind advisory), and 雷注意報 (thunder advisory).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 注意報が出る (an advisory is issued)
- 注意報が解除される (an advisory is lifted)
- 注意報を発令する (to issue an advisory)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 警報: warning — a more severe level of alert, indicating greater danger
- 特別警報: special warning — the highest level, for extraordinary danger