Radar weather report (SD) is issued at 35 minutes after the hour and provides information on the type, intensity, and location of the echo tops of the precipitation.

• A. Issued at the top of the hour; shows precipitation types
• B. Issued at 35 minutes after the hour; provides type, intensity, and location of echo tops of the precipitation
• C. Issued every 5 minutes; shows wind speed
• D. Issued when requested; shows cloud heights

Answer: (B)

Radar weather report (SD) focuses on convective activity by showing what kind of precipitation is present, how strong it is, and where the echoes are located, along with the height to which those echoes extend—the echo tops. This height indicates how tall the storm is and helps you gauge potential severity and altitude-related hazards. The fixed timing—35 minutes after the hour—matches how this product is issued, giving a regular snapshot of the present storm structure. It’s specifically about type, intensity, and the location of the echo tops, not wind speeds or cloud heights, which are described by other weather products.