Weather Radar Interpretation

What do the ziggy marks on the radar weather maps indicate?

• Probability of a tornado

• Wind speed

• Cloud-to-ground lightning strikes

• Rain intensity

In reflectivity mode, what do pinks and purples indicate?

• Hailstones and large raindrops

• Cloud-to-ground lightning

• Light rain and drizzle

• Snow

What is a hook echo used to detect?

• Cloud-to-ground lightning

• Rain intensity

• Strong rotation and possibly a tornado

• Wind speed

In velocity mode, what does a small concentrated area of inbound and outbound stronger velocities indicate?

• Cloud-to-ground lightning

• Light rain

• Strong rotation and possibly a tornado

• Snow