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Precipitation Areas and Symbols
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Precipitation Areas
Areas of precipitation expected at the valid time of the forecast are outlined in green. Shading within these lines, or lack of shading, indicates the expected coverage (not intensity) of precipitation. Examples:

Note that on the full color forecast graphics with the terrain background, the above dashed line is blue. (View an example)


Precipitation Symbols


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Page last modified: Thursday, 01-Mar-2007 18:20:19 GMT