Interesting Weather Facts for Kids

Weather patterns can shift significantly each day or minute – from sunshine and rainstorms to snowfall and even blizzards! Windy weather events, known as storms, include tornadoes, dust devils, gales, squalls and hailstorms. Tropical cyclones (commonly referred to as hurricanes or typhoons) also produce powerful winds with rough seas and heavy rainfall – two additional…

Who Weather Radar Map

Weather radars are widely used worldwide to predict rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation as well as more dangerous events like tornadoes and floods. Modern weather radars are predominantly doppler radars that can detect both the movement of raindroplets and intensity of precipitation, providing data that can help scientists better understand storm structures and…

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Satellite Weather – New Mexico

Weather satellites take a picture of the world every 5 to 15 minutes, depending on location. This provides the basis for this satellite animation, allowing you to watch the weather over New Mexico in real-time. We evaluated the performance of five precipitation products (PDIR-Now, IMERG Final, Stage IV, ERA5-Land and IMERG Late) over Arizona and…