Weather: Convective SIGMETS Flashcards

1
Q

Who are Convective SIGMETS hazardous to?

A

People on the ground

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How long do Convective SIGMETS last? How often are they updated?

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Valid up to 2 hours

Updated every hour

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What does a Convective SIGMET entail?

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Line of thunderstorms (min 60 miles)
Embedded thunderstorms
Winds > 50 kts
Thunderstorms with heavy or greater precipitaiton
Tornado
Hail diameter >= 3/4 inch
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