Hence the total wind speed is not measured, only the portion that is directed towards or away from the radar. This is an important concept to understand when interpreting Doppler wind images. Figure 1 ...

Velocity is a measure of the speed and direction of the precipitation toward or away from the radar. Most radars can measure reflectivity but you need a Doppler radar to measure velocity. Some 40 ...

NORFOLK, Va. — It has been a cold start to January, one of the coldest starts since 1994! While temperatures remain below average through Saturday, they will start to warm-up more through the ...