PWAK
Wake Island Airfield
Wake Island, UM · 14 ft elevation
Current observation (METAR)
SPECI PWAK 172300Z AUTO 28009KT 2 3/4SM HZ CLR 31/26 M RMK AO2 VIS 2 3/4V4 SLPNO $
- Observed
- 17 Aug 23:00 UTC · 11:00 GMT+12:00 local (22 min ago) SPECI
- Wind
- From 280° (W) at 9 kt
- Visibility
- 2.75 statute miles
- Weather
- Haze
- Clouds
- Clear skies
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)
- Dewpoint
- 26°C (79°F)
- Rel. humidity
- 75%
- Pressure
- Not reported
Remarks
AO2
Automated station with precipitation discriminator
VIS
Variable Visibility
SLPNO
Sea Level Pressure Not Available
$
Maintenance Required Indicator
Visual summary
Wind
Clouds
Temp / dewpoint
Category
Forecast (TAF)
TAF PWAK 171400Z 1714/1820 28008KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040 BKN060 QNH2983INS TEMPO 1714/1718 8000 -SHRA SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 1816/1820 8000 -SHRA BKN015 OVC030 TX32/1722Z TN29/1714Z
Issued 171400Z · valid 1714 → 1820
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Initial 1714 to 1820From 280° (W) at 8 kt. Visibility 10 km or more. Few (1–2 oktas) at 2,000 ft; Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 4,000 ft; Broken (5–7 oktas) at 6,000 ft
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Temporary 1714 to 1718Visibility 8000 m. Light showers of rain. Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 1,500 ft; Broken (5–7 oktas) at 2,500 ft
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Temporary 1816 to 1820Visibility 8000 m. Light showers of rain. Broken (5–7 oktas) at 1,500 ft; Overcast (8 oktas) at 3,000 ft
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