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TSNO

Thunderstorm Sensor Not Available

Indicates that the automated station's thunderstorm detection sensor (lightning detector) is not operating. Without this sensor, the station cannot detect or report thunderstorms. This is important to note because the absence of TS in the observation does not mean no thunderstorms are present.

Examples in METAR Reports

RMK TSNO
RMK AO2 TSNO
RMK TSNO $

Related Remarks & Codes

Remarks

$Maintenance Indicator
FZRANOFreezing Rain Sensor Not Available
PWINOPresent Weather Sensor Not Available

Weather Codes

TSThunderstorm

Frequently Asked Questions

What does TSNO mean in a METAR?

TSNO stands for "Thunderstorm Sensor Not Available" in the remarks section of a METAR report. Indicates that the automated station's thunderstorm detection sensor (lightning detector) is not operating. Without this sensor, the station cannot detect or report thunderstorms. This is important to note because the absence of TS in the observation does not mean no thunderstorms are present.

Where does TSNO appear in a METAR?

TSNO appears in the remarks (RMK) section at the end of a METAR observation. The remarks section follows the main body of the METAR and provides additional details about the observation that don't fit into the standard coded format.

Can you give an example of TSNO in a METAR?

Here is an example: "RMK TSNO". This appears in the remarks section and indicates thunderstorm sensor not available information as part of the weather observation.

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