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If it were not late at night, I would give you a better answer, but here are some definitions fromhttp://forecast.weather.gov/glossary.php.IsolatedA National Weather Service convective precipitation descriptor for a 10 percent chance of measurable precipitation (0.01 inch). Isolated is used interchangeably with few.
ScatteredWhen used to describe precipitation (for example: "scattered showers") - Area coverage of convective weather affecting 30 percent to 50 percent of a forecast zone (s).
NumerousA National Weather Service convective precipitation descriptor for a 60 or 70 percent chance of measurable precipitation (0.01 inch).
Also, you may refer tohttp://pajk.arh.noaa.gov/Articles/articles/survey/poptext.html.
When I was a forecaster, the terms had a dual meaning - current coverage as well as the amount of an area that would be covered at least at some point during a specific time period. That definition might still exist, but I need to get some sleep so this is all you get. ;-)
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A trained meteorologist
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoIsolated means that there is an isolated front, so the thunderstorm is in one spot. Scattered is any kind of storm, no isolated front.
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∙ 13y agoIt's just a matter of how likely they are to occur. Isolated refers to around a 20% chance, while scattered I believe covers the range of 40-60% or so.
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What is the difference in scattered and isolated thunderstorms?
Scattered thunderstorms are thunderstorms in the 30-40% chance category. They are generally weak, widespread short thunderstorms that turn on and off due to a storm system moving over the area.
What is the difference between isolated system and non flow adiabatic system?
An isolated system is a system that doesn't not interact with its surroundings. No interactions at all. No work, no heat transfer. An adiabatic system is one that does not permit heat transfer between the system and its surroundings. It can do work on the surroundings.
How dangerous is a scattered thunderstorm?
isolated means intensely in one area specifically. scattered means more disbursed across a larger area. Basically, scattered thunderstorms are generally weak, widespread short thunderstorms that turn on and off due to a storm system moving over the area. Scattered thunderstorms are thunderstorms in the 30-40% chance category.
Was there ever a severe thunderstorm in Chicago?
Yes, Most thunderstorms in chicago are severe unless they are scattered or isolated. wich means theyre short t-storms that are off and on due to a storm around the area or isolated wich is far from buildings and people
What is the connection between lipids and proteins to the cell membrane?
Proteins are scattered throughout the Lipids.
What is the difference between scattered thunderstorms and islolated thunderstorms?
An isolates storm is one that does not form near others. A severe storm is one that meets one of the following criteria: having winds of at least 58 mph,producing hail 1 inch in diameter or greater, or producing a tornado. Isolated stirms can be severe but it is fairly rare.
What is the difference between broken and scattered cloud cover?
broken is 80 percent, scattered is 30 percent
Which is longer a scattered storm or a isolated storm?
It's not a matter of duration, but a probability of occurrence. Isolated means about a 20% chance, while scattered, I believe, includes probabilities up to 50%.
What is the difference between scatter and spread?
Sentence: The farmer scattered corn for the chickens.
What is the difference in scattered and isolated thunderstorms?
Scattered thunderstorms are thunderstorms in the 30-40% chance category. They are generally weak, widespread short thunderstorms that turn on and off due to a storm system moving over the area.
What the definition of sporadically?
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated
What is difference between isolation and reverse isolation?
in regular you are isolated regularly, but in protective you are protected
Difference between mat foundation and isolated footing?
Isolated footings are constructed invidually & Mat foundation is making of mat and connecting all footings with this mat
What are the differences between reticulate and parallel leaf venation?
The difference is that reticulate have scattered and parallel have parallel leaf veins
What is the root word for sporadic?
The root word for "sporadic" is "sporad" which comes from the Late Latin word "sporadicus," meaning scattered or isolated.
What are isolated tornadoes?
Isolated tornadoes are tornadoes that do not occur in association with an outbreak. The tornado is generally the only one produced by that weather system or one of only a few scattered ones.
Volcanic mountains scattered along the ocean basin are?
Seamounts are isolated volcanic mountains scatteredacross the ocean floor
