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A convective SIGMET specifically warns of what?

Choices

  • ✓ Thunderstorm-related hazards such as embedded storms and severe turbulencecorrect

    A convective SIGMET addresses thunderstorm hazards including lines or embedded storms and severe-or-greater turbulence.

  • Moderate icing only

    Moderate icing is an AIRMET concern, not a convective SIGMET.

  • Surface winds below 20 knots

    Light surface winds are not a hazard advisory subject.

  • Routine winds aloft

    Winds aloft are a separate forecast product.

Why

A convective SIGMET covers thunderstorm-related hazards, including embedded thunderstorms, lines of thunderstorms, and severe or greater turbulence.

FAA source: FAA-H-8083-28 (advisories)browse the reference library →

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