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Weather Prediction Center
College Park, MD

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:

Precipitation Symbols



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Last Modified August 5, 2005