Meteorology

Squall-Line Alarm

Notification that organised line of squalls with gusts ≥ 34 kn is approaching, often ahead of cold front.

Quick answer: Notification that organised line of squalls with gusts ≥ 34 kn is approaching, often ahead of cold front.

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Quick answer

Notification that organised line of squalls with gusts ≥ 34 kn is approaching, often ahead of cold front.

Why it matters

Squall-Line Alarm matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Squall-Line Alarm?

In this glossary, Squall-Line Alarm refers to: Notification that organised line of squalls with gusts ≥ 34 kn is approaching, often ahead of cold front.

How is Squall-Line Alarm used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS Mississippi Sound gibt Squall-Line Alarm; Böen vierzig Knoten in zwanzig Minuten erwartet, Fahrt verringern und auf Kanal eins-zwei Stand-by."

Why does Squall-Line Alarm matter in maritime?

Squall-Line Alarm matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Squall-Line Alarm?

Squall-Line Alarm is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Squall-Line Alarm belong to?

In this glossary, Squall-Line Alarm is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

Notification that organised line of squalls with gusts ≥ 34 kn is approaching, often ahead of cold front.

Operational example

VTS Mississippi Sound issues squall line alert; gusts four-zero knots expected within twenty minutes, reduce speed and standby on channel one-two.

Localized term

Squall-Line Alarm

Localized example

VTS Mississippi Sound gibt Squall-Line Alarm; Böen vierzig Knoten in zwanzig Minuten erwartet, Fahrt verringern und auf Kanal eins-zwei Stand-by.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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