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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

NWS Doppler Radar (WSR-88D) Technology

NWS Doppler Radar (WSR-88D) Technology:
Overview of the NWS Doppler Radar System
Dual Polarization (Pol) Radar
Example NWS Doppler Radar Data Images at NWS Louisville
Radar Meteorology Tutorial
Radar Operations Center
Warning Decision Training Branch

Future Radar Technology:
Phased Array Radar: NSSL | NOAA


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