SIGMET

Weather

Significant Meteorological Information

A warning message about weather that is hazardous to all aircraft, such as thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing or volcanic ash, issued for a defined area and time. Pilots check it during planning and in flight.

Also known as

significant meteorological information

See also

AIRMET METAR TAF NOTAM

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