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[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

most people don't understand that 60% chance of rain means theres a chance some rain will fall in some of the area indicated.

This is because 80% chance in 75% of an area =

.8 * .75 = .6

...60% chance of rain.