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2. NEXRAD - Wikipedia

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   NEXRAD is a system of 159 Doppler weather radars operated by the U.S. government agencies for detecting precipitation and wind. It provides improved resolution, sensitivity, range, and data processing for weather forecasting and severe storm detection.

3. Weather radar - Wikipedia

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   Weather radar, also called Doppler weather radar, is a type of radar used to locate and estimate the type of precipitation, such as rain, snow, or hail. Learn about the history, types, and applications of weather radar, and how it can detect severe weather and storms.

4. Doppler radar - Wikipedia

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   Doppler radar uses the Doppler effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance by bouncing a microwave signal off them and analyzing how the frequency of the returned signal changes. Learn about the concept, technology, history and applications of Doppler radar in various domains like aviation, police radar detectors, navigation, meteorology, etc.

5. Washington, DC Weather - Hourly Forecasts and Local ... - AOL

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   Get the Washington, DC local weather forecast by the hour and the next 10 days. ... Fox Weather 1 day ago NOAA: Doppler radar indicates we may be underestimating tornado wind speeds.

6. List of radar types - Wikipedia

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   A comprehensive list of different types of radar, including detection, search, targeting, missile guidance, and weather radars. Target acquisition radar is a type of targeting radar that scans smaller volumes of space far more often and can lock on to a target.

7. Boydton, VA Weather - Hourly Forecasts and Local Weather ...

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   Get the latest weather conditions and forecasts for Boydton, VA, including temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, and UV index. Also, find news and updates on Hurricane Francine and other weather ...

8. National Weather Service - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the history, mission, and operations of the U.S. federal agency that provides weather forecasts and warnings. The National Weather Service is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and has a network of national and regional centers and local offices.

9. Severe weather terminology (United States) - Wikipedia

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   Flash flood warning (FFW) – Flash flooding—either indicated by Doppler weather radar or stream gauges, or reported by Skywarn spotters or local emergency officials—is occurring, imminent, or highly likely in the short term. A flash flood is a flood that occurs within six hours of excessive rainfall and poses a threat to life and/or ...