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2023-05-09 20:07:22 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service include a "probability of precipitation" statement. If the forecast states that there is a 30% chance of rain, there is a 30% chance that at least 0.01" of rain will fall during the period of time for which the forecast is given. https://www.weather.gov/lmk/pops

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• Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service include a "probability of precipitation" statement. If the forecast states that there is a 30% chance of rain, there is a 30% chance that at least 0.01" of rain will fall during the period of time for which the forecast is given. https://www.weather.gov/lmk/pops