Based on these observations what can you say about the flying conditions at cloud level?

You are standing next to your airplane preparing for a night flight. It is overcast and the visibility is very good. Rain starts abruptly. You notice the droplets are quite large. The rain stops after a minute or so. What can youo say about flying conditions at cloud level?Based on these observations what can you say about the flying conditions at cloud level?
expect embedded CB clouds. check out for the ligthning illuminated clouds on the horizon.

i suggest NOT flying in those conditions unless you are equipped with weather radar and/or effective ground radar support capable of vetoring you out of the storms. however, the embedded CB may not be visible on the radar, if the general saturation/precipitation from clouds is strong enough.



the sudden shower with large drops is the result of overhead cumuliform cloud in developing stage.Based on these observations what can you say about the flying conditions at cloud level?
Sounds like some convective stuff is on the way. I wouldn't go. Or I'd at least call FSS and check.