The Present Weather Conditions information dialog allows
for the input of the Present Weather (code ww).
Present Weather
Definition: The present weather refers to atmospheric phenomena occurring at the time of observation or within the last hour.
Method of Measurement: It is visually or audibly determined. Report the most severe weather conditions observed.
Dialog Operation: Determine if precipitation is at the ship. Select the appropriate radio button using the mouse. This will enable either the upper or lower list boxes at left. Then select from the appropriated category on left using mouse or up/down arrow keys. This will make all choices under that category appear in right list box. Then select from the observed phenomena in the right box. This will input a value for code ww.