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How does weather radar work? 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...
Jan 18, 2024 · Rainfall radar. Radar is one of the best tools in a forecaster’s kit, allowing us to see where in the UK it’s raining, how heavy the rain is, how quickly the rain is moving, and even whether it’s rain, sleet or snow (crucial during the tricky winter months).
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.
The Met Ofice’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...
How does the radar work? The real-time radar images are available every 5 minutes, and we provide a forecast for the next 3 hours ahead. Please note that the development of showers, the disappearance of showers, and the formation of new showers are not taken into account in this forecast.
View the current rain and weather forecast from United Kingdom in high resolution on the rain radar at Meteoradar.