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The showery nature of it means totals will vary greatly.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
It's also going to turn quite showery with the potential for some heavy downpours, even turning wintry over high ground.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
This will bring some steady rain to Scotland, but probably only a few showery bursts of rain to most other parts, but this will mean more widespread showers.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
On Sunday morning, as high pressure pulls eastwards, weather fronts will move in from the Atlantic bringing cloud and showery rain.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
One showery afternoon when raindrops sparkled like fairy dew on the new green leaves, Magister Reese sat dreaming over his mug of Jennet’s thin, bitter ale.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
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