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Reading METARs Flashcards

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what day and time was this report published?

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On the 16th day of the month at 17:53 UTC

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What does a METAR that begins with “SPECI” mean?

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That is is a special report to update the METAR

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what does “AUTO” mean?

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The report came from an automated service

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what is the wind speeds and direction?

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140 Degrees with speeds at 21 knots gusting up to 26 knots

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what is the current visibility?

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3/4 Statute Miles

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what is the station’s identifier?

A

KGGG

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what are the weather conditions?

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Heavy Thunderstorms and rain with mist

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what are the cloud conditions?

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Broken cloud ceiling at 800ft and overcast at 1200ft with cumulonimbus clouds

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what is the current temperature and dew point?

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Temperature of 18 degrees Celsius with a Dew Point of 17 degrees Celsius

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METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB
18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Using the METAR report above, what is the altimeter reading of barometric pressure?

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29.70”Hg and falling rapidly

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