One of the most common ways meteorologists convey the threat of rain is using Probability of Precipitation. Yet, it remains one of the most misunderstood tools in the weather communication tool box.

For years, social media users have been lecturing one another about what percentages mean in weather forecasts. "Y'all know on the weather app the percentage isn't a "chance" of rain. It means it will ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - When you’re watching our newscasts you will see our WMBF First Alert Weather team forecasting a percent chance of rain. But what does that actually mean? We’re breaking down ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Rainfall and resulting soil moisture are probably the most important of the climatic factors affecting crop production. This is true even in ...

Forecasting the weather is by nature an imprecise science, and that’s why we use probability when determining the likelihood of rain, snow, or otherwise. “Probability of Precipitation” is what that ...