What should controllers be particularly aware of regarding current weather?

Controllers should have a comprehensive understanding of pertinent weather information because it is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient air traffic operations. Weather can significantly impact flight safety, navigational decisions, and the overall management of air traffic.

Having a holistic view of current weather conditions, including temperature, visibility, precipitation, wind patterns, and the presence of severe weather phenomena, allows controllers to make informed decisions on traffic sequencing, runway usage, and potential diversions. It helps in anticipating how weather may affect aircraft taking off or landing and informs preventative measures to mitigate risks associated with turbulence, storms, or reduced visibility.

Acknowledging only severe weather warnings, wind speeds and directions, or the current positions of other aircraft focuses on specific aspects rather than the entirety of weather influences. While those factors are important, they are part of a broader landscape of weather-related information that controllers must synthesize to effectively manage aircraft and ensure safety in the airspace.