Remark in a METAR needs decsifering

[Turbine Cowboy]

Hi All,

Can anyone explain to me the meaning of the Remark at the end of the following METAR?


2005/01/24 11:00

UMMS 241100Z 07001MPS 010V110 4200 BR OVC004 M03/M04 Q1011 31820345 NOSIG RMK QBB120

Thanx

T.C

[TopBunk]

TC

From memory QBB is cloud base. In this instance QBB120, it could be in metres 120m approx equates to 400ft - the METAR says OVC004.

HTH

[Seat1APlease]

Yes cloud base. Have a look at

http://www.flightplan.za.net/qCodes.php#B

regards

[Turbine Cowboy]

Thank you all

T.C