Hail is a good reflector of energy and will return very high dBZ values. These values are estimates of the rainfall per hour, updated each volume scan, with rainfall accumulated over time. Depending on the type of weather occurring and the area of the U.S., forecasters use a set of rainrates which are associated to the dBZ values. See the latest Pennsylvania Doppler radar weather map including areas of rain, snow and ice. The higher the dBZ, the stronger the rainrate. Typically, light rain is occurring when the dBZ value reaches 20. The scale of dBZ values is also related to the intensity of rainfall. The value of the dBZ depends upon the mode the radar is in at the time the image was created. Notice the color on each scale remains the same in both operational modes, only the values change. The other scale (near left) represents dBZ values when the radar is in precipitation mode (dBZ values from 5 to 75). One scale (far left) represents dBZ values when the radar is in clear air mode (dBZ values from -28 to +28). With the cloud forecast for the next few hours, you can see how the cloud cover will develop. Each reflectivity image you see includes one of two color scales. Using this weather radar, you can get an overview of the current cloud cover in your region and quickly find out if you can catch some rays of sunshine. The dBZ values increase as the strength of the signal returned to the radar increases. So, a more convenient number for calculations and comparison, a decibel (or logarithmic) scale (dBZ), is used. Reflectivity (designated by the letter Z) covers a wide range of signals (from very weak to very strong). "Reflectivity" is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. Since hail can cause the rainfall estimates to be higher than what is actually occurring, steps are taken to prevent these high dBZ values from being converted to rainfall.The colors are the different echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ (decibels of Z) during each elevation scan. Depending on the type of weather occurring and the area of the U.S., forecasters use a set of rainrates which are associated to the dBZ values. Notice the color on each scale remains the same in both operational modes, only the values change. FOX 56 News (WDKY) in Lexington covers news, sports, weather, and traffic for central Kentucky including Frankfort, Georgetown, Paris, Nicholasville. Wind direction is WNW at 20 mph with visibility of 10.00 mi. The other scale (near left) represents dBZ values when the radar is in precipitation mode (dBZ values from 5 to 75). Lake Somerset Doppler Radar Loop Current Conditions: Overcast, the temperature is 21☏, humidity 65. Each reflectivity image you see includes one of two color scales. Click on the Layers menu in the bottom right of the radar to select radar options like Current Conditions, Storm.
The colors are the different echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ (decibels of Z) during each elevation scan. Track rain, storms and weather wherever you are with our Interactive Radar.
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