Convective SIGMETs (WST)

Reading Assignment
Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45E) – 4-26 to 4-27

Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Manual – “Convective SIGMET”, 9-109 to 9-110

Weather Services
Convective SIGMETs (WST)
 Convective SIGMETs (WST) Quiz
1. How often and when are convective SIGMETs issued? _______________________________________

2. What is their maximum forecast period? ___________________________________________________

3. Convective SIGMETs are divided into three geographical areas. What are they? ___________________

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4. How are convective SIGMETs labeled and how do we know if the convective SIGMET has previously

been issued and is now being extended? __________________________________________________

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5. What is done if the criteria are not met that would warrant the issue of a convective SIGMET? ________

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6. What types of weather are covered under convective SIGMETs? _______________________________

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Weather Services
Convective SIGMETs (WST)