They scan the atmosphere every 6 minutes in a 100-200 km radius, you see a 2 hour history
We add a 2-hour forecast
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what do you need to look for - >
organized lines
indicate a storm
gusts
wind direction change
Heavy rain
thunderstorms
squall
temperature drop
But: they're predictable and fast - you can wait it out and go out
That's the main thing
2 more things radar can help with
Check the rain radar
When you don't see a line, but "bubbles"
Isolated thuderstorms that can pop up and dissipate
less predictable - better watch it
growing or dying down
Look at motion
🔴 Growing fast → storm intensifying
IT's hard to predict rain, but radars can help
When to check the radar
If you see in the forecast: High temperature High CAPE Falling pressure Wind shift or gusts increasing Showers (not steady rain) you're going out on the water/mountains/areas without trees