939ARWI15-101 — Severe Weather Warning Procedures

939ARWI15-101 governs severe weather warning and notification procedures for protecting Air Force ground and air operations.

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  • Publication number: 939ARWI15-101
  • Title: SEVERE WEATHER WARNING PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2003-04-01

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It establishes weather warning and meteorological watch advisory criteria for reported or forecast conditions. It requires precautionary phases covering aircraft security, protective actions, evacuation, follow-up actions, and after-duty-hours notification.

Applies to: It applies to the 939th Air Refueling Wing, Portland IAP OR.

Topics covered

  • Severe weather warnings
  • Meteorological watch advisories
  • Aircraft and equipment protection
  • Aircraft evacuation
  • After-duty-hours notification

Questions and answers

When are weather warnings and advisories issued?

Weather warnings and advisories will be issued when weather phenomena or conditions that would adversely affect ground or air operations are forecast. (paragraph 1)

What conditions meet the severe thunderstorm warning criteria?

Severe thunderstorms (gusts greater than or equal to 50kts and/or hail greater than or equal to 3/4 inch). (paragraph 2)

What must happen to aircraft during periods of nonuse?

All aircraft will be secured in accordance with technical data during all periods of nonuse. (paragraph 3)

Who is responsible for tying down aircraft returning from missions during non-duty hours?

The aircraft commander is responsible for tie-down of aircraft returning from missions during non-duty hours. (paragraph 3)

What must duty officers or ops supervisors do about weather?

Duty officers or ops supervisors, when applicable, will maintain continuous knowledge of current and forecast weather and analyze its impact. (paragraph 3)

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