

Hail is a good reflector of energy and will return very high dBZ values. These values are estimates of the rainfall per hour, updated each volume scan, with rainfall accumulated over time. View other Flint MI radar models including.

Depending on the type of weather occurring and the area of the U.S., forecasters use a set of rainrates which are associated to the dBZ values. Base Velocity Doppler Radar for Flint MI, providing current static map of storm severity from precipitation levels. The 2022-23 winter weather in the Upper Peninsula included eight months from October to May. The higher the dBZ, the stronger the rainrate. ends with historic late-season storm that takes one spot over 300 inches. Typically, light rain is occurring when the dBZ value reaches 20. The scale of dBZ values is also related to the intensity of rainfall. The value of the dBZ depends upon the mode the radar is in at the time the image was created. Notice the color on each scale remains the same in both operational modes, only the values change. The other scale (near left) represents dBZ values when the radar is in precipitation mode (dBZ values from 5 to 75). One scale (far left) represents dBZ values when the radar is in clear air mode (dBZ values from -28 to +28). Each reflectivity image you see includes one of two color scales. The dBZ values increase as the strength of the signal returned to the radar increases. So, a more convenient number for calculations and comparison, a decibel (or logarithmic) scale (dBZ), is used. Reflectivity (designated by the letter Z) covers a wide range of signals (from very weak to very strong). "Reflectivity" is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver.

Can't see the radar below? Tap here.The colors are the different echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ (decibels of Z) during each elevation scan. In April 2020, Crowther obtained a 2. Refresh this page every several minutes to see the latest radar. Crowther argued that he was allowed to use the PPP money for anything as long as he repaid the loan. Meanwhile, keep your eyes here for the latest weather and traffic updates. Make sure you stay prepared and know where to go in case of a tornado here are some tips on what to do. Thirty-five lower Michigan counties are under a tornado watch until 4 p.m., including the metro Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Flint, Jackson, Holland, Port Huron, and Battle Creek markets. Wind direction is NE at 10 mph16 km/h with visibility of 8.00 mi13 km. tornado warning: Here's the difference between the two alerts Clear in Flint, temperature is 59F15C, dew point 36F2C, humidity 42. "The atmosphere will be favorable for significant severe weather including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds," the NWS Detroit office in White Lake tweeted. This is due to a "powerful low pressure system," according to the National Weather Service, that is projected to send a strong cold front through the Lower Peninsula. An "enhanced risk" of severe thunderstorms, with the potential of producing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, is on tap for much of lower Michigan on Wednesday.
