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Forecast Terminology

As you read my forecast, you will likely come across weather terms which seem common. However, they really do carry their own specific meaning which probably mean more than you would expect. This list is designed to make my forecast as understandable as possible. If you see another word in the forecast which you want clarification on, but is not listed here, please let me know.

Forecast Term

Definition

Breezy

Wind gusts 20-30 MPH

Breezy at Times

Some wind gusts 15-25 MPH

Clog Low clouds and fog

Cloudy

90-100 % cloud cover

Early Afternoon

Noon to 2 PM

Early Morning

5 AM to 8 AM

Evening

6 PM to Midnight

Flurries

Very light snow

Humid

Dew points 65-70

Isolated 10-30 % probability for precipitation

Late Afternoon

4 PM to 6 PM

Late Morning

10 AM to Noon

Mid Afternoon

2 PM to 4 PM

Mid Morning

8 AM to 10 AM

Mix of Sun and Clouds

45-70 % cloud cover

Mostly Cloudy

70-90 % cloud cover

Mostly Sunny

10-20 % cloud cover

Partly Cloudy

20-45 % cloud cover

Pre-Dawn Hours

Midnight to 5 AM

Scattered 30-70 % probability for precipitation

Showers

Intermittent rain of varying intensity

Slightly Humid

Dew points 60-65

Sprinkles

Very light and quick periods of rain

Sunny

0-10 % cloud cover

Thunderstorm Intermittent rain, thunder, lightning and possibly hail

Very Humid

Dew points 70+

Widespread 70-100 % probability for precipitation

Windy

Wind gusts 30 MPH +

 
 

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