Met revision

Question 1

What does TAF stand for?

Answer 1

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Question 2

When was this TAF issued? and when is it valid until?

TAF EPLL 291130Z 2912/3012 26010KT 9999 SCT045

Answer 2

On the 29th, 11.30Z

It is valid from the 29th of July 1200z until 30th July 12.00ZTAF EPLL 291130Z 2912/3012 26010KT 9999

Question 3

What does SCT represent?

Answer 3

SCT represents 3-4 oktas.

Question 4

what does Few represent?

Answer 4

1-2 Oktas

Question 5

What does BKN represent?

Answer 5

5-7 Oktas

Question 6

What does OVC Represent?

Answer 6

8 Oktas

Question 7

What does Tempo mean?

Answer 7

This means that there will be a noticeable change in conditions but for a short amount of time ( less than 1 hour) at any given time.

Question 8

What does Prob mean?

Answer 8

“PROB” stands for probability forecast. It is used to estimate the likelihood of a weather event like precipitation or thunderstorm occurring during the given time. “PROB” is paired with a number representing a probability percentage range. For example, “PROB40” is used to communicate odds greater than 30% and less than 50%

Question 9

What does Becmg mean?

Answer 9

BECMG
“BECMG” indicates a change in conditions. In this case, the conditions are changing more slowly over the course of a longer period of time as is the case when cloud cover slowly dissipates over a two-hour time frame

Question 10

Difference Between TAFs and METARs

Answer 10

TAF is just a forecast where as a METAR is a report of actual conditions.