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includes all types of precipitation, e.g. rain, hail, snow, drizzle…. The phrase ‘likely’ is used when the probability is above 40% (climatological average would be 33%) and below 70%. When the probability is over 70% then the phrase ‘much more likely’ is used. This indicates a very strong signal

normal:  •    Temperature is described as warmer (above-normal) or cooler (below-normal):  •    Rainfall is described as wetter (above-normal) or drier (below-normal).  Rainfall information includes all types of precipitation, e.g. rain, hail, snow, drizzle….   The phrase ‘likely’ is used when

rain, snow, sleet and hail, and is particularly useful when a warning of heavy rain or snow has been issued. Using the radar, you can see how large an area of rain is and whether it is moving towards your location. By animating the radar sequence, it is possible to check the speed and direction

equipment. "The thunderstorm was not advected from elsewhere but appeared to develop over Wittering in a short space of time and then hardly move. Some hail was observed but nothing too intense. The rain was just like standing under a waterfall." This unseasonably bad weather resulted in problems

the position and progress of precipitation, which includes rain, snow, sleet and hail, and is particularly useful when a warning of heavy rain or snow has been issued. Using the radar, you can see how large an area of rain is and whether it is moving towards your location. By animating the radar sequence

be present from the nature of the precipitation. Cloud type Precipitation As Ns Sc St Cu # Cb # Rain * * * * * Drizzle * Snow * * * * * * Snow pellets * * * Hail * Small hail * Ice pellets * * Snow grains * # Showery precipitation Cloud heights Observations have shown that cloud levels

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in the rainfall image. You can also vary the opacity to reveal location names on the map. How can I use this information? The rainfall radar can be used to monitor the position and progress of precipitation, which includes rain, snow, sleet and hail, and is particularly useful when a warning of heavy rain

falling in a three-hour period in the north, with some areas further south possibly seeing around 30mm of rain in a three-hour period. Hail and frequent lightning are also possible as part of these downpours and represents an additional hazard.”  As a drought has been declared for southern and eastern

morning. Here, showers will turn increasingly wintry through the day with hail, sleet and some snow. Little snow is likely to settle at low levels by day, but through the evening and overnight, 1 to 3 cm may accumulate in some places within the warning area, whilst 5 to 10 cm is possible on high ground