diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 285a5354..cc703593 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,7 +12,15 @@ To test against sandbox instances, use the `prerelease` branch and the version t
 
 If you see this error while running tests in your Salesforce DX project, it most likely means you are using the incorrect version of this project.
 
-For example, the error message `Invalid sourceApiVersion found in sfdx-project.json. Expected 45.0, found 46.0` means this project is targeted to API version 45.0, which maps to Spring '19, but the Salesforce DX project the tests are run in is using API version 46.0, which maps to Summer '19. To fix this issue, use the `prerelease` version of this project.
+For example, the error message `Invalid sourceApiVersion found in sfdx-project.json. Expected 45.0, found 46.0` means this project is targeted to API version 45.0, which maps to Spring '19, but the Salesforce DX project the tests are run in is using API version 46.0, which maps to Summer '19. The version check is done against the projects `sourceApiVersion` field in the `sfdx-project.json` file at the top level of the project.
+
+To fix this issue, make sure the most recent version of this project is being used, or switch to the `prerelease` version, depending on what release your target org is on.
+
+### Disabling the sourceApiVersion check
+
+The `sourceApiVersion` field check is not a perfect check. Projects may be targeting orgs that are on the current release, but still have an older `sourceApiVersion` value set in their `sfdx-project.json` file. To disable this check, run tests with the `--skipApiVersionCheck` flag set.
+
+**Note that by doing this, you risk running with an old version of the test runner and your tests may be using an out of date version of the LWC framework. To ensure tests are always run with the proper framework version and configuration, make sure to be on the most recent `latest` or `prerelease` tagged version of this package.**
 
 ## Installation
 
@@ -58,7 +66,12 @@ Options:
                              (https://jestjs.io/docs/en/troubleshooting)
                                                       [boolean] [default: false]
       --skipApiVersionCheck  Disable the "sourceApiVersion" field check before
-                             running tests.           [boolean] [default: false]
+                             running tests. **Warning** By disabling this check
+                             you risk running tests against stale versions of
+                             the framework. See details here:
+                             https://github.com/salesforce/sfdx-lwc-jest#disabli
+                             ng-the-sourceApiVersion-check
+                                                      [boolean] [default: false]
       --help                 Show help                                 [boolean]
 
 Examples:
diff --git a/src/options/options.js b/src/options/options.js
index f085f438..f61e43db 100644
--- a/src/options/options.js
+++ b/src/options/options.js
@@ -39,7 +39,8 @@ const testOptions = {
     },
 
     skipApiVersionCheck: {
-        description: 'Disable the "sourceApiVersion" field check before running tests',
+        description:
+            'Disable the "sourceApiVersion" field check before running tests. **Warning** By disabling this check you risk running tests against stale versions of the framework. See details here: https://github.com/salesforce/sfdx-lwc-jest#disabling-the-sourceApiVersion-check',
         type: 'boolean',
         default: false,
     },
diff --git a/tests/__snapshots__/help.test.js.snap b/tests/__snapshots__/help.test.js.snap
index d44337ed..27c7af7d 100644
--- a/tests/__snapshots__/help.test.js.snap
+++ b/tests/__snapshots__/help.test.js.snap
@@ -17,7 +17,12 @@ Options:
                              (https://jestjs.io/docs/en/troubleshooting)
                                                       [boolean] [default: false]
       --skipApiVersionCheck  Disable the \\"sourceApiVersion\\" field check before
-                             running tests            [boolean] [default: false]
+                             running tests. **Warning** By disabling this check
+                             you risk running tests against stale versions of
+                             the framework. See details here:
+                             https://github.com/salesforce/sfdx-lwc-jest#disabli
+                             ng-the-sourceApiVersion-check
+                                                      [boolean] [default: false]
       --help                 Show help                                 [boolean]
 
 Examples: