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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Ocean chinook season to be shortest in eight years ... Pacific fishers won't be listed as threatened after all ... Talent attempted murder suspect arrested in California ... Ocean chinook season to be shortest in eight years ... Pacific fishers won't be listed as threatened after all ... Talent attempted murder suspect arrested in California ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Scattered thunderstorms cover larger area than isolated storms Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 1, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 1, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Is there a difference between scattered and isolated storms? It all just seems like rain to me. — Annie S., Central Point Not to rain on your parade, Annie, but there is a difference. First and foremost, it has nothing to do with the intensity of the storm. When scattered thunderstorms are forecast, it means at any one time at least 30 to 50 percent of the area could be affected by thunderstorms. This is when it rains for five minutes, then the sun comes out, only to have another downpour 30 minutes later. There are often multiple rounds of storms that last throughout the entire day. This is the type of condition that probably helped popularize the advice to wait five minutes if you don't like the weather — a well-known phrase in Southern Oregon. If the forecast calls for isolated storms, you can expect maybe only one round of storms, and coverage is limited to about 10 to 20 percent of the area. So while you were out and about without any rain, your friends could have experienced heavy rainfall. While subtle, there is a difference between the two terms. However, the weather is notorious for its unpredictability, so be prepared. —Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 1, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501