1.   One of the difficulties for hydrologists is estimating the effect of forecast rain on runoff that can change the expected crest level and time.

2.   He also sent home his office staff, and schools were closed early in advance of a forecast freezing rain and ice storm.

3.   Grain and soy futures prices fell Monday with wheat leading the way amid slowing US exports and forecast rain in growing areas.

4.   Traders were encouraged to buy on perceptions that forecast rains would not be enough to counteract the effects of a heat wave that has recently struck growing regions.

5.   The weather bureau has forecast further rain and drizzle for Cup day.