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Read a METAR in 60 seconds

November 13, 2026

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Here is a real report from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International, taken from the Aviation Weather Center on November 14, 2026:

METAR KFLL 141753Z 31007KT 10SM SCT220 21/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP153
Piece Means
KFLL The station: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International.
141753Z Day 14, 17:53 UTC (12:53 PM Eastern in November).
31007KT Wind from 310° true at 7 knots.
10SM Visibility 10 statute miles.
SCT220 Scattered clouds at 22,000 ft above ground.
21/08 Temperature 21 °C, dew point 8 °C. A wide spread, so fog is unlikely.
A2999 Altimeter 29.99 inHg.
RMK AO2 SLP153 Remarks: automated station with a precipitation sensor; sea-level pressure 1015.3 hPa.

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