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How Does Doppler Radar Work?

September 3, 2026September 2, 2026 by SnowStorms
Doppler weather radar sending radio waves toward a thunderstorm with radar velocity data showing winds moving toward and away from the radar.

How does Doppler radar work? Learn how weather radar uses radio waves and the Doppler effect to detect precipitation, measure wind movement, track storms, and identify rotation.

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