While most people are familiar with weather radar images, many may not realize that there are two methods to convey the information. Which one you use determines the scope and detail of weather ...

Tune into any TV weather report and you’ll hear the words “Doppler radar” as meteorologists track storms across California. But how does Doppler radar work? And how accurate is it? The ...

What is dual-polarization radar and how is it protecting us from bad weather.

Roost rings on weather radar are created by birds taking off in the morning from their communal nesting spot. On a quiet ...

Radar is one of the most important tools that meteorologists, or those interested in the weather, use on a day-to-day basis. Not only does radar help show when rain or a thunderstorm will arrive ...

Enter: Dual-polarization weather radar. "Dual-polarization, or dual-pol, is part of the NWS vision to build a weather-ready nation to better protect lives and livelihoods.

It's not just storms that get picked up on weather radar, but sometimes trees, roadways, and even things like boats when a certain temperature fluctuation happens.