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Memphis Center Weather Service Unit (CWSU)

CWSU forecasters issue routine products such as the Center Weather Advisory (CWA), a short term nowcast of hazardous conditions, and Meteorological Impact Statements (MIS), which detail weather conditions expected to impact the safe and efficient flow of traffic. During the months of March through October they participate in the Collaborative Convective Forecast Product (CCFP), a nationwide thunderstorm graphic used by air traffic system planners in FAA's Washington, DC System Command Center (ATCSCC). Center meteorologists also assist with in-flight emergencies involving weather and many are involved with forwarding Pilot Reports (PIREPs) from controllers out to the rest of the aviation world. Additionally, many CWSUs are now producing internet graphics and briefings to assist off-site facilities in making weather-related decisions, such as Towers and TRACONs. CWSU meteorologists also provide training to FAA staff and are sometimes consulted in the preparation of after-action reports and post-mortems.

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