Non-Aviation forecasts

Question 1

List the non aviation forecasts used in the provision of PBS

Answer 1

• Public Forecast
• Severe weather bulletin
• severe weather statement

Question 2

The public forecast is issued in __ categories. how many days do they cover?

Answer 2

• 2

- Public forecast for day 1-2 and extended which covers 3-7

Question 3

what is the wind threshold for inclusion in the forecasts?

Answer 3

20km/h for public

50km/h for extended

Question 4

Severe weather bulletins are divided into which 2 categories?

Answer 4

• Severe weather watch

- Severe weather warning

Question 5

what is the difference between the 2 severe weather forecasts?

Answer 5

Severe watch is conditions that may occur whereas warning is based on conditions that are occuring or will occur.

Question 6

When are special weather statements issued?

Answer 6

for weather events that are unusual, cause public concern, and cannot be adequately described in a weather forecast.

Question 7

What are 5 conditions that will cause a weather warning?

Answer 7

• FZRA
• Heavy rain or snow
• Blowing snow/blizzard
• Wind chill
• Frost

Question 8

what are 3 conditions that will cause a weather watch?

Answer 8

Severe thunderstorms
Tornadoes
winter storm