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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. ;-)
Signed,
A trained meteorologist
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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.
Are passing showers the same thing as isolated showers?
No, passing showers and isolated showers are different. Passing showers refer to showers that are moving through an area and may not last long. Isolated showers, on the other hand, are showers that are scattered and not widespread in coverage.
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.
What are Isolated volcanic peaks on the ocean floor known as?
Isolated volcanic peaks on the ocean floor are known as seamounts. The deepest parts of the ocean are long, narrow features known as deep ocean trenches.
Is isolated thunderstorms worse than thunderstorms?
No. Isolated thunderstorms does not refer to how bad the storms are,. It means that only a small portion of a given area, generally less than 20%, will be impacted by thunderstorms. Isolated thunderstorms tend to be weakerthan those that form in major clusters, however.
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 cloud cover refers to clouds covering between 5/8 to 7/8 of the sky, with distinct breaks in between. Scattered cloud cover refers to clouds covering between 3/8 to 4/8 of the sky, with more gaps and isolated cloud formations.
What is the difference between scatter and spread?
Sentence: The farmer scattered corn for the chickens.
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 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 difference between isolation and reverse isolation?
in regular you are isolated regularly, but in protective you are protected
What the definition of sporadically?
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated
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 is the root word for sporadic?
It comes from the Greek root Sporasmeaning scattered.
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.
What is an isolated incidence?
Something that has only happened once.( however I'm not sure whether there is a difference between incident and incidence).
What is the difference between a movie scene and a movie shot?
A scene can contain multiple shots. A shot is one isolated take.
