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If you know how far the could is from you, and watch the cloud and determine its speed (distance/time) you can use math to determine when it will move over you, and if it looks dark and such, then there is a good chance it will rain, but that is mostly a guess using probability.

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Q: When i see a storm cloud in the distance is their a way for me to determine how long it will be before it reaches me and starts raining?
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