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Convective SIGMET: A weather advisory issued by meteorological organizations providing information and warnings about the occurrence of convective weather that poses a significant safety risk to all aircraft. Convective weather may include thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes that can cause significant turbulence, icing, and reduced visibility, placing aircraft in danger. Convective SIGMET is essential to alert pilots and air traffic controllers of the imminent presence of hazardous convective weather systems, allowing them to make informed safety decisions to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its passengers.
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