GAF Acronyms Flashcards by Matt Moate | Brainscape

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MI

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Shallow

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DR

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Low Drifting

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BL

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Blowing

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SH

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Showers

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TS

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Thunderstorms

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FZ

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Freezing

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DR

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Drizzle

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RA

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Rain

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SN

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Snow

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SG

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Snow grains

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PL

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Ice pellets

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GR

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Hail

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GS

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Small hail or snow pellets

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BR

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Mist

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FG

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Fog

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FU

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Smoke

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VA

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Volcanic ash

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DU

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Widespread dust

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SA

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Sand

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HZ

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Haze

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PO

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Dust devils

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SQ

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Squalls

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FC

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Funnel cloud

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SS

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Sandstorm

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DS

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Dust storm

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MTW

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Mountain waves

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STNR

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Stationary

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Few cloud

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1-2 octas

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SCT cloud

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3-4 octas

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BKN

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5-7 octas

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OVC cloud

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8 octas

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OCNL

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Occasional

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EMBD

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Embedded

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Isolated meaning

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Forecasted up to 50% of an area

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Occasional definition

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Affect 50-75% of an area

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Frequent definition

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Affect greater than 75% of an area

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Embedded definition

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Embedded within cloud and cannot be readily recognised