The Radar Deep Dive: 3 Products Beyond the Basics

Go beyond just using reflectivity and velocity with these three radar products!

If you’re new to following severe weather, you likely already know the basics of reflectivity and velocity. A hook echo makes sense to you—but why one storm explodes into the “storm of the day” while the one next to it fizzles is often a mystery. The answer is usually hidden in the next layer of radar products. Let’s look at three tools every severe weather watcher should have in their kit.