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What kind of flag is used to indicate hurricane warnings in the water?

Maritime flags indicate this with two square red flags with a black square in the middle of each


Which flag is used to indicate a Hurricane Warning (observed forecast winds of 60 knots or greater)?

The flag used to indicate a Hurricane Warning is a combination of two red flags with a black square in the center. This flag signals that hurricane conditions, with sustained winds of 60 knots (approximately 69 mph) or greater, are expected in the area within 36 hours. The warning alerts the public to take necessary precautions and preparations for severe weather.


How many hurricane flags are there?

Hurricane Warning 74+ mph winds A Hurricane Warning (HUW) is signaled by two flags with a red border and black center, when sustained wind reaches 74 mph or 118km/h. When only one of these flags is present, it signals a (severe) storm warning.


Is sunrise astronomical time for raising the flag in the morning or when you can see the sun?

The answer would depend on who is flying the flag, and which flag. In US military tradition, the American flag is raised at 8 AM (or, the beginning of normal working hours, when different) and is lowered at sunset. There are MANY exceptions. For example, the flag may be flown 24 hours per day if it is illuminated.


Why is the pirate flag called the jolly roger?

The pirate flag is called the Jolly Roger because "Jolly Roger" is a generic name for the flags flown to identify a pirate ship about to attack. The origin of the term is unknown, but it may have come from the French "joli rouge", meaning "pretty red", referring to the red flags pirates often used.

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What type of weather shouldn't a flag be flown in?

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What type of weather should a flag be flown?

A flag should not be flown during a major thunderstorm, tornado, etc.


What type of weather should a flag not be flown?

A flag should not be flown during a major thunderstorm, tornado, etc.


During what types of weather should a flag be flown?

It should be flown on Australia Day, Labour Day and New Years.


Why should a flag not be flown during a thunderstorm and tornado?

Flying a flag during a thunderstorm and tornado can be dangerous as the metal pole can attract lightning, increasing the risk of a lightning strike. Additionally, strong winds associated with these weather events can damage the flag and its pole. It is safer to wait until the weather conditions have improved before flying a flag again.


What must be done to a flag if its flown at night?

If the U.S. flag is flown at night, it is supposed to be lighted.


Is Mississippi state flag is flown above the US flag?

NO. as approved by congress "NO STATE FLAG" shall be flown above the American Flag.


What direction is the flag of Spain flown?

The flag of Spain is flown with the coat of arms nearest the flagpole.


Where was the eureka flag first flown?

The Eureka flag was first flown in Ballarat on Bakery hill


Why is a flag flown upside down and at half mast?

A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.


When the flag is flown upside down is it a signal of?

Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.


When is flag flown in reverse?

It is flown in reverse to signal distress.