SHRA in TAF terms indicates which weather event?

• A. Snow Showers
• B. Rain Showers
• C. Thunderstorms
• D. Hail

Answer: (B)

SHRA means rain showers. The prefix SH indicates showers, which are brief, localized bursts of precipitation, and RA stands for rain. So a forecast of SHRA in a TAF signals that rain is expected in showers rather than a continuous rain event. This differs from thunderstorms (typically indicated as TS or TSRA), snow showers (SHSN), or hail-related indications. In practice, rain showers can cause brief reductions in visibility and variable conditions, so be prepared for short, episodic changes rather than a steady rain.