weather servicesFAA-published sample question (IRA, Aug 2021)
When does the National Weather Service release an Aviation Notification Watch Message (SAW)?
A
At 0000 (UTC).
B
0000 and 1200 (UTC).
C
Unscheduled and issued as required.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
The Storm Prediction Center issues the Aviation Watch Notification Message (SAW) to describe the approximate area of a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch. The Aviation Weather Handbook (27.16.4.1) states that SAWs are nonscheduled, event-driven products, so they are issued as required, not at fixed times such as 0000Z or 0000Z and 1200Z.
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