"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
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So many different terms when all I want to know is will it rain or won't
it.

I go through the same ritual before a trip, "Weather" it actually works this
way or not, this is my interpretation.

Few showers = The entire area will see showers off and on throughout the
day. Your going to get wet...

Scattered showers = The area will see showers off and on, but not everything
will get hit. If you are lucky, you might be missed by the rain clouds...

Isolated Thunderstorms = Only certain areas in the region will see
thunderstorms, you might hear the rumblings, however may not get wet...

Scattered Thunderstorms = Similar to scattered showers, with potential of
thunder and lightning...

As you mentioned, I would plan for rain and smelly dog...

Have a great trip,
JT