The Philippine Storm Warning Signal Flag Symbols
 
 
SIGNAL NO. SYMBOL MEANING
NEAR GALE WINDS MAY BE FELT IN ANY DIRECTION.
GALE WINDS COMMENCING IN THE NORTHWEST (NW) QUADRANT.
GALE WINDS COMMENCING IN THE SOUTHWEST (SW) QUADRANT.
  
GALE WINDS COMMENCING IN THE NORTHEAST (NE) QUADRANT.
  
GALE WINDS COMMENCING IN THE SOUTHEAST (SE) QUADRANT.
WIND IS EXPECTED TO VEER.
 
  
 		 WIND IS EXPECTED TO BACK.
    
  OR 
 		 WINDS IN EXCESS OF 100 KPH EXPECTED WITHIN 12 TO 18 HOURS.
 
NOTE:  Always put corresponding flag when hoisting cone(s).
                      Source: Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
                                          (Revised: 1991)

                             Published:  Tuesday, 24 Feb 1998

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