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Rainfall (mm/hour) Our rainfall radar map shows precipitation and rainfall rates across the UK. Includes forecasts up to 5 days and observations from the last 48 hours.
- Rainfall Radar
Our rainfall radar map shows precipitation and rainfall...
- Rainfall Radar
Weather Type Radar The weather type detection uses a combination of hi-resolution model data, along with ground observations to show whether rain, sleet, snow, hail or freezing rain is falling. It's an excellent guide, but bear in mind that in very localised situations some variation may occur.
Live snow radar. 01:50. LIVE. Temp. SnowPerc. Recent Posts. Heavy thunderstorms affecting parts of the south overnight. Low pressure and rain back in charge this weekend. Remaining unsettled but a slightly better Easter Weekend.
- How Does Weather Radar Work?
- How Do We Use Weather Radar?
- How Big Is The UK and Ireland Weather Radar Network?
Radar works by sending out electromagnetic pulses and measuring how long they take to return from a target, e.g. an aircraft or a ship. It has been known for many years that other objects can also create a return, e.g. flocks of birds or precipitation. It was soon decided that being able to 'see' precipitation would be of great value, so much inves...
In operational use, weather radar is in fact the only means available for measuring the location and intensity of precipitation in real time. Data is used directly by weather forecasters, and is fed into forecast models. It is also crucial for aviation (both civil and military) and flood forecasting (in partnership with the Environment Agency in En...
The UK and Ireland weather radar network composite operates 24/7/365 and is currently composed of a total of 18 weather radars*, of which 15 are operated and maintained by the Met Office. Each radar provides data out to 255 km, completing a series of scans about the vertical axis at different elevation angles every five minutes. Data from the radar...
Real-time rain radar map with nowcasting. Shows precipitation detected by radar and instant forecast.
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A weather radar measures the location and intensity of precipitation - including rain, hail and snow - in real time. The Met Office’s network consists of 15 weather radars across the UK, providing information to help monitor and forecast precipitation. Radar works by sending out electromagnetic pulses from its antenna into the atmosphere. It then
Explore the current weather and see forecasts for your location through interactive maps of rain, wind, temperature, pressure, and more. With Zoom Earthyou can track the development of hurricanes and storms, monitor wildfires and smoke, and stay aware of the latest conditions by viewing satellite imagery and rain radar updated in near real‑time.
