Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
(2) Always check for in-flight advisories
(AIRMETs and SIGMETs) anytime you
check the area forecasts
d.
Maximum Cloud Tops - Significant cloud tops
(excluding thunderstorms) along the route and
their location
(1) Refer to the Radar Summary Chart for
observed data and Area Forecasts for
forecast information
(2) Check In-flight Weather Advisories for
updates to the FA, and PIREPs if available
e.
Thunderstorms - While checking for thunder-
storms, also look for maximum cloud tops
associated with them
(1) Check Radar Summary Chart for a pictorial
view of thunderstorm and precipitation
location, cross-checked with Area
Forecasts and Convective SIGMETs for
forecast conditions
(2) On the "MWA/WW No." line, list any
current WW, MWA, or Convective SIGMET
that applies
(3) Amplify these in the remarks section
(4) If more than one area of thunderstorms is
applicable, they should be indicated
f.
Precipitation - Area Forecasts and Weather
Depiction Charts should provide the required
information; however, any of the weather
products with the exception of Winds Aloft and
Constant Pressure Charts can provide useful
information
g.
Turbulence - Since turbulence is found in all
thunderstorms, this section deals with
turbulence not associated with thunderstorms
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