Significant weather

Significant weather across the region.

Sample content — not an operational product

The SIGWX charts on this page is not yet published from the GMS forecast system. The figures on this page are illustrative and must not be used for any weather, marine or safety decision.

Significant weather charts will appear here once a source is connected.

Regional significant weather chart — source not yet connected

Hazards shown

Hazard	Why it matters
Cumulonimbus and thunderstorms	Severe turbulence, icing, hail, lightning and downdraughts
Turbulence	Injury risk and loss of control; often clear-air and unforecast by sight
Icing	Loss of lift and added weight in cloud at freezing levels
Tropical cyclones	Extensive area of severe conditions requiring rerouting
Volcanic ash	Engine damage; relevant given regional volcanic activity
Saharan dust	Reduced visibility and possible engine wear at low levels

Volcanic ash in this region

Ash advisories will appear here once a source is connected.

Volcanic ash advisory area — source not yet connected