GQ: Is there a difference between isolated & scattered thunderstorms?

Tools

GQ: Is there a difference between isolated & scattered thunderstorms?

By Rich Rogers rrogers@nbcaugusta.com

Story Published: Jun 20, 2008 at 7:05 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 16, 2008 at 2:59 PM EDT

With much needed rain in the forecast, some people want to know exactly how much rain we're going to get.

In this Good Question, A.E. from Richmond County wants to know if there is a difference between scattered and isolated thunderstorms.

Forecasters use the terms "isolated" and "scattered" all the time to describe the coverage and chance of rain showers or thunderstorms in our forecast area. Simply put, "isolated" means a low risk of showers and storms, while "scattered" means a low to moderate risk.

The term "isolated" is generally used when the chance of rain is less than about 30 percent, and also is used to convey that there will be very sporadic showers or storms, while "scattered" is used to convey a bit more rain or storm activity over our forecast area. So, a 50 percent chance of rain would be equal to saying scattered showers or thunderstorms.

User Agreement

View comments

The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of WAGT. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

WAGT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. Comments are posted on site immediately and without station moderation. If you feel a comment is inappropriate you may flag it for review. For guidelines on flagging comments see our Terms & Conditions. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

I have read and agree to the terms

Hide comments

More Good Stuff

WAGT Weather

Click here for 7 Day Forecast
Icon
Current Temp 83.0 °F
Partly Cloudy
More Weather

WAGT Weather

On Demand

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Viewer Poll

Are you going out of town for the 4th of July?

  • Yes
  • No

What's On Tonight Full Schedule