Lesson 503 Non-aviation Forecasts

Question 1

List the non-aviation forecasts used for PBS.

PSS

Answer 1

Public forecast (FPCN)
Severe Weather Bulletin (WWCN)
Severe Weather Statement (WOCN)

Question 2

What are the two categories of public forecasts?

Answer 2

Day 1 and 2 - public forecast

Day 3-7 - extended outlook

Question 3

List the two categories of a severe weather bulletin (forecast).

Answer 3

Severe weather watch

Severe weather warning

Question 4

What conditions will a weather watch be issued for?

WST

Answer 4

Winter storm watch
Severe thunderstorm watch
Tornado watch

Question 5

What will severe weather warnings be issued for?

FHBWFFO

Answer 5

Freezing rain 
Heavy rainfall or snowfall 
Blowing snow/blizzard 
Wind chill (or intense cold)
Frost
Flash freeze
Other

Question 6

Special weather statements are issued for ….

Answer 6

… weather events that are unusual, cause general inconvenience or public concern and cannot be adequately described in a weather forecast.
Updated as needed.