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(116) Destructive Weather Warnings Fundamentals Exam Questions And Answers
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(116) Destructive Weather Warnings Fundamentals ExamQuestions And Answers
Small Craft Warning: -Answer A wind warning that affects small boating craft in the local
area.
• 18 to 33 Knots lowest threshold determined by the local area
• Warning set when winds within a harbor or inland waters are of concern
Gale Warning: -Answer Set when winds in the affected area are within a certain
threshold.
• Warning set for areas with winds of 34 to 47 Knots.
Inland waters, harbor or ocean areas warning, airfields and installation's warning.
• NOTE: For the purpose of graphical display Gale Warnings are equal to or exceed
35KT.
Storm Warning:-Answer Placed when winds in the affected area are within a specific
threshold
• Warning set for areas with winds of 48 Knots or greater.
• Warning for inland waters, harbor or ocean areas, airfields and installation.
• NOTE: For the purpose of graphical display Storm Warnings are 50KT.
Thunderstorm Watch (T2): - Answer Destructive wind and accompanying thunderstorms
are within 25 Nautical
Miles (NM), or expected within 6 hours.
• Associated lightning/thunder, torrential rain, hail, severe downbursts, and sudden
wind
shifts are possible. Take precautions that will permit establishment of an appropriate
state
of readiness on short notice.
, Thunderstorm Warning T1: -Answer Destructive wind and accompanying thunderstorms
are within 10 Nautical Miles (NM) or expected within 1 hour.
• Associated lightning/thunder, torrential rain, hail, severe downbursts, and sudden
wind shifts possible. Seek immediate safety precautions and shelter.
Severe Thunderstorm: -Answer Defined as having gusts of wind greater than 50 knots,
hail with a diameter greater than ¾ inch and tornadoes.
• Destructive wind accompanying severe thunderstorms are within 10 NM, or expected
within
1 hour.
• Associated lightning, thunder, torrential rain, hail, severe downbursts, sudden wind
shifts
and tornadic activity are possible.
Airfield Wind Advisory: - Answer Sustained winds of 18 to 33 knots or frequent gusts to
25 knots or greater are
forecast for airfields and installations.
Tropical Cyclone: -Answer A storm characterized by a large low-pressure center and
numerous thunderstorms
that produce strong winds and heavy rain.
Tropical Depression - Answer Warning for land, harbor, inland waters, and ocean areas
for winds 33 knots or less.
Tropical Storm: - Answer Warning for land, harbor, inland waters, and ocean areas for
winds 34 to 63 knots.
Hurricane/Typhoon: - Answer Warning for land, harbor, inland waters, and ocean areas
for winds 64 \
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