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What Does ‘Chance of Rain’ Actually Mean?

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NC State students Chloe Sharpe and Ethan Clark smile and hold their hands in the wolfies pose.

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Student walks to Talley Student Union in the rain.

Jun 19, 2019

What Does ‘Chance of Rain’ Actually Mean?

When forecasters say there’s a “10% chance of precipitation,” what does it mean?