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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 483 Status Reports

WW 0483 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 483 THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1547. ..GRAMS..07/03/25 ATTN...WFO...GYX...CAR... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 483 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MEC001-003-005-007-009-011-013-015-017-019-021-023-025-027-029- 031-031840- ME . MAINE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ANDROSCOGGIN AROOSTOOK CUMBERLAND FRANKLIN HANCOCK KENNEBEC KNOX LINCOLN OXFORD PENOBSCOT PISCATAQUIS SAGADAHOC SOMERSET WALDO WASHINGTON YORK NHC001-003-005-007-009-011-013-015-017-019-031840- NH . NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BELKNAP CARROLL CHESHIRE COOS GRAFTON HILLSBOROUGH MERRIMACK ROCKINGHAM STRAFFORD SULLIVAN Read more
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 483

WW 483 SEVERE TSTM ME NH 031440Z - 032200Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 483 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1040 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Maine New Hampshire * Effective this Thursday morning and evening from 1040 AM until 600 PM EDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorm coverage is expected to increase across the region
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SPC Jul 3, 2025 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1120 AM CDT Thu Jul 03 2025 Valid 031630Z - 041200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR NORTH DAKOTA AND MUCH OF THE NORTHEAST... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe/damaging winds and large hail are forecast across parts of the Northeast and northern Plains today. ...Northeast... Recent satellite imagery shows a well-defined cyclone over northern QC and a shortwave trough embedded within the southern periphery of this cyclone progressing through the Lower Great Lakes. An attendant cold front is in
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FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Avon Park, FL

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING   AVON PARK FLORDIA (AVPKFL) 25-01   08 July – 08 August Avon Park, FL   Centered at 273858N0812035W the LAL118041   The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Jul/AVPKFL_25-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of any GPS tests.
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Tips to Safely Use a Smartwatch on the Flight Deck

  Many pilots wear smartwatches while flying. With GPS capabilities, aviation-specific watches can serve as emergency navigation tools and even find the nearest airports, complete with maps, NEXRAD, current weather, and radio frequencies. This video discusses the benefits and tips for safely using a smartwatch in the air. Watch the Safety Video: https://bit.ly/FAAsmartwatch FAA Special Programs Section (AFS-830) Email: safetybriefing@faa.gov Phone: 202-267-1100