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Refer to figure.
Using the Upper Winds and Temperatures chart, what is the forecast wind speed at 3000 ft above MSL for the South East Coast location?

  • A

    15 kts

  • B

    25 kts

  • C

    10 kts

  • D

    35 kts

Refer to figure.
Reading the SE COAST column at height = 3 (3000 ft):

The data for the SE COAST box lists at the 3000 ft level:

3  5  15  => height = 3000 ft, wind direction = 005°T, wind speed = 15 kt.

Wind speed at 3000 ft = 15 kts.

Note: The chart format lists each row as: HEIGHT (thousands of ft) / WIND DIRECTION (°T) / WIND SPEED (kt) / TEMPERATURE (°C). 

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