(8) Meteorology - METAR Codes Flashcards by Loren Bendana

Q

Less than 1/8 of clouds

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SKC, CLR, FEW

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1-2/8 of clouds

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FEW

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3-4/8 of clouds

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SCT

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5-7/8 of clouds

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BKN

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8/8 clouds

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OVC

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(-) intensity

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Light

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() no quantifier

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Moderate

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(+) quantifier

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Heavy

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VC

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Vicinity

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MI

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Shallow

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BC

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Patches

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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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Thunderstorm

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IC

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Ice crystals

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PL

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Ice pellet

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GR

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Hail

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GS

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Small Hail

Q

UP

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Unknown Precipitation

Q

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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DU

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Dust

SA

Sand

HZ

Haze

PY

Spray

VA

Volcanic Ash

PO

Dust/sand whirls

SQ

Squalls

FC

Funnel Cloud

+FC

Tornado

SS

Sandstorm

DS

Dust storm