What does% mean in the weather forecast?

The percentage symbol% often appears in weather forecast, representing probability or proportion. For example, when the rainy season comes, the weather forecast will say, "The probability of rain today is 80%." In other words, it is likely to rain, but it is not absolute. In summer, the temperature is high and the humidity is high, and the weather forecast will also tell us: "Today's humidity is 90%." At this time, we can expect that there will be a common thunderstorm in summer, and we need to be prepared.

In the weather forecast, we often see the following three expressions:

① What is the proportion of wind speed? For example, "The wind speed reaches 50% today" means that it is windy today, so you need to pay attention to safety.

② What is the probability of rain? For example, "there is a 70% probability of rain tomorrow" means that there is a 70% probability of rain tomorrow, and it is necessary to take shelter from the rain.

③ What is the proportion of humidity? For example, "The humidity was as high as 90% this morning" indicates that the air humidity is very high, so it is necessary to increase the amount of drinking water to prevent heatstroke.

When watching the percentage symbol in the weather forecast, you need to pay attention to the following points:

① Percent% is not absolute, but a possibility, and it is necessary to make appropriate adjustments to personal life and work.

② Analysis should be combined with other information. For example, in the rainy season, we need to know the information such as rainfall time, rainfall and rainfall area to help us arrange our trip reasonably.

③ For those who are not familiar with the percentage symbol%, they can make relevant inquiries to understand its meaning, so as to better understand the meaning expressed in the weather forecast.