Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
d.
Format - Narrative presents affected region and
rationale of the forecast
NOTE: ACs can alert a pilot several hours in
advance of possible severe or widespread
convective activity.
2.
Severe Weather Watch bulletin (WW)
Sg 3, fr 10
Severe Weather Watch
a.
Issued by the NSSFC in Kansas City
Bulletin (WW)
b.
Defines areas of possible severe thunderstorms
and tornadoes; describes level of intensity, hail
size, wind speeds, CB tops, estimated cell
movement, cause of severe weather, and
updates convective outlooks (AC)
c.
Disseminated as needed
d.
Format - Report contains the type and location
of severe weather expected
e.
Hazards
(1) Thunderstorms with surface winds of 50 kts
or more
(2) Thunderstorms containing hail 3/4-inch
diameter or greater at surface
(3) Tornadoes
f.
Flight restrictions as stated in OPNAVINST
3710.7
(1) Navy pilots will not file into or fly through
WW areas
(2) Exceptions to OPNAVINST severe weather
restrictions 1.1.1.4.7
(a) Operational necessity
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