What does “scattered showers” mean in your county forecast?

10-50% of your county will experience rain across a random area.

What does "a 30% chance of rain" mean?

The probability of rainfall over 0.01 inches at this location is 30%.

The formal definition of a severe thunderstorm is one that has...

...hail an inch or larger, wind over 58 mph, and/or a tornado.

A polar vortex is a...

cold air swirling near the poles that can expand and make the US colder.

What is the difference between climate and weather?

Time. Weather changes hourly. Climate predicts long-term patterns.

What does “isolated showers” mean in your county forecast?

It will be rainy in less than 5% of your county. The rest will be dry.

What does a tornado watch mean?

Current conditions indicate that a tornado might develop in your area.

What does a tornado warning mean?

Radar shows a tornado near your location.

What does a freeze warning describe?

Temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C).

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1
What does “scattered showers” mean in your county forecast?
10-50% of your county will experience rain across a random area.
There’s a 30% chance of rain in your county.
It will be rainy in less than 5% of your county. The rest will be dry.
10-50% of your county will experience rain in clusters.
2
What does "a 30% chance of rain" mean?
The probability of rainfall over 0.01 inches at this location is 30%.
30% of this location will experience rain accumulations over 0.01 inches.
It will rain for 30% of the next hour of the forecast.
30% of the time that these conditions were seen in the past, it rained.
3
The percentage of precipitation (example: "50% chance of rain") does not tell you how much it will rain or for how long.
True
False
4
The National Weather Service uses which color to indicate heavy rainfall on radar maps?
Red
Green
Pink
White
5
The formal definition of a severe thunderstorm is one that has...
...dangerous conditions for anyone not inside a building.
... at least 30 lightning strikes per hour in a one square mile area.
...wind speeds over 50 mph and rainfall over 0.5 inches per hour.
...hail an inch or larger, wind over 58 mph, and/or a tornado.
6
A polar vortex is a...
cold air swirling near the poles that can expand and make the US colder.
high-pressure area that make ice crystals in clouds and causes snowstorms.
tornado at the poles that has snow and ice crystals.
new winter weather event between Alaska, Minnesota, or Maine.
7
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Time. Weather changes hourly. Climate predicts long-term patterns.
Size. Weather affects a city but climate affects an entire region.
Nothing. They are synonyms and mean the same thing.
Impact. Weather affects people's lives but climate only affects nature.
8
What does “isolated showers” mean in your county forecast?
There’s a 30% chance of rain in your county.
It will be rainy in less than 5% of your county. The rest will be dry.
10-50% of your county will experience rain across a random area.
10-50% of your county will experience rain in clusters.
9
What does a tornado watch mean?
You should keep an eye on the sky in case a storm forms.
A storm has formed; watch out!
Current conditions indicate that a tornado might develop in your area.
A tornado has been spotted on the radar in your area.
10
What does a tornado warning mean?
Current conditions indicate that a tornado might develop in the next hour.
Current conditions indicate that a tornado might develop sometime today.
Radar shows a tornado near your location.
A funnel cloud has been seen in the sky nearby but hasn't touched down.
11
What depth of floodwater can move a car?
12 inches (30 cm)
Cars are too heavy; water can't move them.
24 inches (60 cm)
As long as it doesn't cover the windshield wipers, it is safe to drive in.
12
What does a freeze warning describe?
Snow or sleet is expected.
Anytime water on the road freezes or conditions are unsafe.
Temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C).
Temperatures at night will be low enough to kill plants.

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Weather Terms with NOAA & NASA

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Questions 12

Answers

1
What does “scattered showers” mean in your county forecast?
10-50% of your county will experience rain across a random area.
There’s a 30% chance of rain in your county.
It will be rainy in less than 5% of your county. The rest will be dry.
10-50% of your county will experience rain in clusters.
2
What does "a 30% chance of rain" mean?
The probability of rainfall over 0.01 inches at this location is 30%.
30% of this location will experience rain accumulations over 0.01 inches.
It will rain for 30% of the next hour of the forecast.
30% of the time that these conditions were seen in the past, it rained.
3
The percentage of precipitation (example: "50% chance of rain") does not tell you how much it will rain or for how long.
True
False
4
The National Weather Service uses which color to indicate heavy rainfall on radar maps?
Red
Green
Pink
White
5
The formal definition of a severe thunderstorm is one that has...
...dangerous conditions for anyone not inside a building.
... at least 30 lightning strikes per hour in a one square mile area.
...wind speeds over 50 mph and rainfall over 0.5 inches per hour.
...hail an inch or larger, wind over 58 mph, and/or a tornado.
6
A polar vortex is a...
cold air swirling near the poles that can expand and make the US colder.
high-pressure area that make ice crystals in clouds and causes snowstorms.
tornado at the poles that has snow and ice crystals.
new winter weather event between Alaska, Minnesota, or Maine.
7
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Time. Weather changes hourly. Climate predicts long-term patterns.
Size. Weather affects a city but climate affects an entire region.
Nothing. They are synonyms and mean the same thing.
Impact. Weather affects people's lives but climate only affects nature.
8
What does “isolated showers” mean in your county forecast?
There’s a 30% chance of rain in your county.
It will be rainy in less than 5% of your county. The rest will be dry.
10-50% of your county will experience rain across a random area.
10-50% of your county will experience rain in clusters.
9
What does a tornado watch mean?
You should keep an eye on the sky in case a storm forms.
A storm has formed; watch out!
Current conditions indicate that a tornado might develop in your area.
A tornado has been spotted on the radar in your area.
10
What does a tornado warning mean?
Current conditions indicate that a tornado might develop in the next hour.
Current conditions indicate that a tornado might develop sometime today.
Radar shows a tornado near your location.
A funnel cloud has been seen in the sky nearby but hasn't touched down.
11
What depth of floodwater can move a car?
12 inches (30 cm)
Cars are too heavy; water can't move them.
24 inches (60 cm)
As long as it doesn't cover the windshield wipers, it is safe to drive in.
12
What does a freeze warning describe?
Snow or sleet is expected.
Anytime water on the road freezes or conditions are unsafe.
Temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C).
Temperatures at night will be low enough to kill plants.