Practice question

METAR DECODING: In the METAR string `METAR GFLL 071200Z 24015G28KT 3000 TSRA SCT015CB BKN030 25/22 Q1012=`, what does the group `24015G28KT` indicate?

  1. Wind from 240° magnetic at 15 knots, gusting to 28 knots
  2. Wind from 240° true at 15 knots, gusting to 28 knots
  3. Wind from 280° true at 15 knots, with gusts reaching 24 knots
  4. Variable wind direction between 240° and 280° at 15 knots

Answer: B — Wind from 240° true at 15 knots, gusting to 28 knots

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