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If the weather man says "it's a 50% chance of rain" does that mean he has no idea if its going to rain or not?

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    Makessense - 66-70 years old - male

    Posted by Makessense Oct 31st, 2012 at 11:03PM

    That's a pretty safe bet.

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6 Answers to "If the weather man says "it's a 50% chance of rain" does that mean he has no idea if its going to rain or not?"

  1. rottenrobi - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by rottenrobi Oct 31st, 2012 at 11:14PM

    I like to take a look at the dopplar radar map myself. I can usually make the same prediction the weatherman does & then if I'm wrong, I don't have to be mad at anyone else.

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  2. Slidehammer - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by Slidehammer Oct 31st, 2012 at 11:09PM

    I am sure that they would tell you that their sophisticated instruments have shown them possibilities that are both likely and unlikely so the chances are about even for a certain possibility. But to me it sounds all too much like they are saying "flip a coin" instead of telling you anything. I have noticed that there is always a chance of weather, even if it is currently having the very weather they are predicting. I think weathermen are just too afraid to be certain because they are scared to death of being wrong about something.

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  3. ob1kenobe - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by ob1kenobe Oct 31st, 2012 at 11:06PM

    No it means he's absolutely certain that it might.

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  4. StarNoble - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by StarNoble Oct 31st, 2012 at 11:05PM

    LOL! That right there is funny.

    I noticed though that when it is over 30 percent, it always rains here.

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  5. NsprDash - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by NsprDash Oct 31st, 2012 at 11:04PM

    I would actually like to thank so :p

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