Weather Service Dynamics

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

3 statute miles. 6 statute miles. 1/2 statute mile.  

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

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

  180° at 10 knots, becoming 200° at 17 knots. 180° at 10 knots. 160° ...

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

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.  

a forecast briefing. a prognostic briefing. an outlook briefing.