NTSB Issues Recommendation to National Weather Service Regarding Turbulence Advisories

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal recommendation, designated as A-18-021 and identified by reference number CEN17FA168, directed to the National Weather Service. This directive urges the agency to revise National Weather Service Instruction 10-811. The specific goal of this revision is to incorporate clear guidance regarding the issuance of airmen’s meteorological information advisories. Additionally, the recommendation addresses other products that advise of nonconvective turbulence hazards. These updates are intended to be implemented when convective significant meteorological information advisories are active or may be issued in the same region. This action aims to improve situational awareness for pilots by ensuring that relevant turbulence data is communicated effectively alongside convective weather alerts.