Doppler radar is one of the most powerful tools in modern weather forecasting. It helps meteorologists track precipitation, estimate its intensity, and even detect wind patterns inside storms ...

Sometimes, a weather radar can see more than just rain. We have seen everything from wildfire smoke to mayflies (which appear to look a lot like rain - but aren't) show up on radar. Something ...

Most weather radars in the U.S. are part of the NEXRAD (Next-Generation Radar) network, which was rolled out in the 1990s and revolutionized severe weather detection.