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In the group '+TSRA', what do the prefix and suffix communicate?
- A.Light thunderstorm with no precipitation
- B.Heavy thunderstorm with rain
- C.Thunderstorm in the vicinity with snow
Correct answer
B. Heavy thunderstorm with rain
Why
A plus sign shows heavy intensity and a minus sign shows light intensity. TSRA means thunderstorm with rain, so +TSRA is a heavy thunderstorm with rain.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-009).