621CRWI15-101 — Weather Support Instruction

621CRWI15-101 governs weather support requirements and procedures for the 621 Contingency Response Wing, including warnings, watches, and advisories.

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  • Publication number: 621CRWI15-101
  • Title: Weather Support Instruction
  • Date: 2018-06-26

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621CRWI15-101 covers forecast weather warnings, weather watches, and observed weather advisories. It assigns issuance duties to the OWS and CRG Weather and includes customer actions for weather phenomena.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Unit Type Codes (UTCs) assigned to the 621 CRW at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Travis Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Forecast weather warnings
  • Weather watches
  • Observed weather advisories
  • Customer response matrix

Questions and answers

Who issues forecast weather warnings and watches at deployed locations?

The OWS issues the deployed location’s Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), and forecast weather warnings and watches.

Who issues observed weather warnings and advisories when CRG Weather is unavailable?

The OWS will issue observed warnings and advisories when CRG Weather personnel are not available.

Who issues observed weather advisories and warnings when possible?

CRG Weather issues all observed advisories and warnings when possible.

What is the purpose of a METWATCH?

The purpose of a METWATCH is to identify when and where observed conditions significantly diverge from forecast conditions, determine courses of action to update or amend a forecast product or group of products, and notify designated agencies.

What does METWATCH monitor?

METWATCH is a deliberate, continuous process for monitoring terrestrial weather or the space environment in an area or region.

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