Presumably the radius and the slope of the leading edge are designed to direct the water away from the glass.
My house, with 1950s era windows and a generous roof overhang, does not have a problem with water intrusion. It depends on the caulk and the slope of the sill to direct the water away from the house.
My parents’ neighbor was one of the first to have storm windows installed in the early 1950s. The installer caulked really well, sealing all the weep holes. Five years later all the windows and much of the surrounding framing had to be replaced because of water damage. (Mold was not even on the radar back then, so who knows about that.)
In my opinion, a good seal and provision to have the water drain away from the glass is a reasonable approach, especially on already installed windows.