Showers in the vicinity” is a phrase commonly used in weather forecasts to indicate that scattered or intermittent rain showers are happening in the surrounding region, but they might not be occurring at all locations within that area. The showers could be light or brief, and their exact timing and location can vary.
For example:
- If you’re in a city and the forecast says “showers in the vicinity,” it means rain showers may affect parts of the city, but not necessarily everyone will experience them at the same time.
- It can also refer to weather patterns in a broader region (e.g., a county or region), where showers are expected to occur here and there, but not in a widespread manner.
In short, it’s a way to say that rain is in the area, but the specific locations and timing of those showers may not be certain or uniform.