IRFP-01
Metro Review
NOTE: When METAR data is missing (e.g., dew point), it is simply omitted, and the user must know the sequence to
recognize this. Some exceptions apply in remarks such as RVRNO or SLPNO, when RVR or SLP are normally reported but
not currently available.
METAR KPIT 201955Z 22015G25KT 3/4SM R28R/2600FT TSRA OVC010CB 18/16 A2992 RMK SLP013 T01760158
Where:
KPIT
When:
201955Z 20th day of month at 1955Z
Wind:
22015G25KT 220 degrees at 15 gusting to 25 kts
V:
Variable direction, e.g., 20015KT 220V280
VRB:
Variable direction, when speed is less than or equal to 6 kts
Visibility:
3/4SM 3/4 statute miles; typical: 2 3/4 SM, 1 SM
RVR R28R/2600FT Runway 28 Right visibility 2,600 ft
M:
Used for RVR less than lowest reportable sensor value (e.g., M0600FT)
P:
Used for RVR greater than highest reportable sensor value (e.g., P6000FT)
V:
Variable
Significant Weather:
TSRA -- thunderstorm/moderate rain
Sky Condition:
Typical:
SCK, FEW, SCT, BKN, VV004 indefinite ceiling (Vertical Visibility) 400 ft
Temperature/Dew Point: 18/16 -- 18 degrees Celsius/dew point 16 degrees Celsius (M=Minus or below zero)
Altimeter:
A2992 inches of mercury and preceded by an "A"
RMK SLP013 T01760158 10142 20012 401120084 -- At selected stations, sea level pressure is reported as the last 3 digits
in hectoPascals (millibars) (e.g., 1001.3 is reported as SLP013). Codes such as T01760158 10142 20012 and 401120084 are
climate temperature information.
TAF (TAF AMD is Amended Forecast when included)
KPIT 091730Z 091818 22020KT 3SM -SHRA BKN020 WS015/30045KT
FM2030 30015G25KT 3SM SHRA OVC015 TEMPO 2022 1/2 TSRA OVC008CB
FM2300 27008KT 5SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC040 PROB40 0407 00000KT 1SM -RA BR
FM1000 22010KT 5SM -SHRA OVC020 BECMG 1315 20010KT P6SM NSW SKC
Where:
KPIT
When:
091730Z --issuance day and time (9th day at 1730Z)
091818 valid period (9th day at 1800Z to next day, 10th at 1800Z
Wind:
22020KT-- 220 degrees at 20 kts
Visibility:
3SM -- 3 statute miles, typical - 2 3/4SM, 1SM
P6SM:
Greater than 6 statute miles
Significant Wx:
-SHRA light rain showers
Sky Condition:
BKN020 -- broken clouds at 2,000 ft
Typical:
FEW, SCT, BKN, OVC
VV004 indefinite ceiling (Vertical Visibility) 400 ft. CB and TCU clouds noted when present..
Wind Shear:
WS015/30045KT --Low-level wind shear at 1,500 ft forecast to be 300 degrees at 45 kts (only
nonconvective, low-level, wind shear is forecast)
Sequence of Wind, Visibility, Significant Weather and Sky Condition repeats preceded by:
FM2030:
From 2030Z
TEMPO 2022: Temporarily between 2000Z and 2200Z
FM2300:
From 2300Z
FM1000:
From 1000Z
BECMG 1315: Becoming between 1300Z and 1500Z
NOTE: Weather conditions such as wind and sky condition may be omitted after PROB40, TEMPO, and BECMG, if no
change is expected from those same conditions given in the previous time block.
Figure 27: METAR (SPECI OR SPECIAL REPORT)
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