Doppler radar is a crown jewel of modern science that helps meteorologists save countless lives every year—and it’s a complex technology we take for granted.

Most weather radars in the U.S. are part of the NEXRAD (Next-Generation Radar) network, which was rolled out in the 1990s and revolutionized severe weather detection. There are 160 of them across ...

In addition to tracking storms in real-time, Doppler radar plays a key role in issuing timely warnings, especially for flash floods and tornadoes. It's a lifesaving tool that gives us a clearer, ...