As someone with an admittedly unhealthy fear of flying, I have a habit of checking the satellite weather maps of the routes of any upcoming flights I might have. I'm wondering how strong the correlation is between storms and turbulence and safety in general. For instance, next week I'll be flying from Dubai to Singapore, and this satellite photo has me a bit concerned:
Should one expect a turbulent flight when flying through such weather systems? And what impact do such storms have on overall safety?
Thanks in advance for any replies. The professionalism and knowledge displayed by many on this board are a source of great reassurance.