Weather Service Dynamics

  scattered cumulus. Cumulonimbus. nimbostratus.  

location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and cell movement of precipitation. large areas of low ceilings and fog. location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and trend.

rain began at 1835Z. blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/SM. the barometer has ...

Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with rain. Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility ...

nonessential information to reduce frequency congestion. pilots of radar-identified aircraft whose aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain or to an obstruction. non control information in selected high-activity terminal areas.

Not forecasted. Greater than 6 statute miles. Possibly 6 statute miles.  

an abbreviated briefing. an outlook briefing. a standard briefing.

overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z. overcast at 200 ...

a general briefing. a standard briefing. an abbreviated briefing.

    1200Z to 1800Z. 1200Z to 2400Z. 1800Z to 2400Z.