NEXRAD Can Detect Hail, but Time Lag Remains

Chances are you've heard that NEXRAD has the capability to detect hail. That was made possible a few years ago with the addition of polarization. Previously the system detected precipitation in the horizontal dimension better than in the vertical. As a result, it could not distinguish between large...

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