What does the "Probability of Precipitation" mean?

Schaefer, Joseph T.; Livingston, Richard L.

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What does the "Probability of Precipitation" mean?

1988
By Schaefer, Joseph T. ; Livingston, Richard L.
Series: Central Region Technical attachment 88-1

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Personal Author:

Schaefer, Joseph T. ; Livingston, Richard L.
Corporate Authors:

United States. National Weather Service. Central Region
NOAA Program & Office:

NWS (National Weather Service) ; CR (Central Region)
Description:

Just what is meant when the Probability of Precipitation (PoP) is mentioned in the forecast?
Keywords:

Numerical Weather Forecasting Rain And Rainfall Numerical Weather Forecasting Rain And Rainfall
Series:

Central Region Technical attachment 88-1
Document Type:

Technical Attachment
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Public domain
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https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/33782/noaa_33782_DS1.pdf
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