Do I need to file an alternate?
I have decided I'm going to pursue a career in the awesome industry! I've signed up to go to dispatch class next month to get my license. I'm trying to get a head start and learn some of this on my own. I have a question about an alternate situation.
Here is the TAF:
KDAL 142103Z 1421/1518 07007KT 6SM -RA SCT080 BKN010 OVC120
FM150200 04008KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN070 OVC100
FM150500 09007KT 5SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN040CB OVC070
TEMPO 1509/1513 2SM TSRA BR SCT020 BKN030CB OVC050
FM151300 09008KT 5SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN020CB OVC040
TEMPO 1513/1517 3SM TSRA BR BKN015CB OVC025
Question #1
If my flight is scheduled to land at 0230 do I have to file an alternate? Even though the main body is forecasting ceilings below 2,000 feet can I just go based on the FM or are both the main body and FM controlling.
Question #2
If my flight is scheduled to land at 0930 would I need to file an alternate? From what I read you do have to file based on TEMPO forecasts.
Thanks for your help!!!!