As a weather junkie one of the questions I often get asked is what is the difference between Scattered and Isolated thunderstorms. Though not obvious, there actually is a difference. First and foremost. Scattered vs isolated has NOTHING to do with the intensity or severity of the storms. Anytime thunderstorms are forecast for your area you should always pay more attention in case a severe threat exists. Basically, scattered vs isolated comes down to the coverage of the storms over the forecast area. Scattered thunderstorms mean, at any one given time at least 30-50% of the area could be affected by thunderstorms.
Salmonella infections cause symptoms that include fever, diarrhea, chills, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Although most people recover quickly, the infections can be dangerous or even deadly for children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. In addition to King County, the outbreak includes cases in Snohomish, Kitsap, Mason, Thurston, Pierce, Grays Harbor, Yakima and Clark counties.
Health officials say the cukes are the likely cause of hundreds of illnesses since July 3 and the Aug. 17 death of a 99-year-old woman. Half the people who became ill are under 18 years of age. When in doubt, throw it out, San Diego County public health officer Dr. Wilma Wooten told CBS affiliate KFMB. Anyone with salmonella symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping should seek medical attention..