Channel 2 Weather teaser

[chlfan]

What is KJRH's new weather technology that they keep teasing? Could it be that big of a deal?

[rwarn17588]

Triple Doppler Dan, maybe? [)]

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

Triple Doppler Dan, maybe? [)]

does any other part of the US go gaga over weather technology?  I dont think so.  It just shows you how sad this part of the country is.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

Triple Doppler Dan, maybe? [)]

does any other part of the US go gaga over weather technology?  I dont think so.  It just shows you how sad this part of the country is.

No, but oklahoma does get it many years before other areas do. Because of the weather in this area, much new weather technology and research is done around here. Keep in mind this technology can make the difference between life and death around here.

[Trams]

Yes, we have an unusual interest in all things weather-related.  I always enjoy the new names they come up with for their weather technology.  They're always so cutting-edge.  Viper!  Storm Tracker 22010!!!

[Rowdy]

I think its going to be Smell-o-Vision radar.

[rwarn17588]

I got a taste of how fancy-schmancy weather forecasting could be when I watched Tom Skilling on WGN in Chicago in the 1980s. It looked like he had computer weather graphics popping out of his sleeves and he added a lot of scientific mumbo-jumbo in it, and it produced boffo ratings. I'm certain his style blazed the trail for the Weather Channel.

And remember, it's not just Oklahoma that gets tornadoes. Chicago is part of the Midwest, a region which gets them in droves.

[AMP]

www.weatherunderground.com

Use the Nexrad Radar Button

It does not get any better and you can change radars around the region.  

Same thing the TV guys use, only this is instant, don't have to wait for the News or for them to pop up on your TV set.

[jdb]

"It just shows you how sad this part of the country is." - inteller


Not in my opinion.
My great, grandfather was a farmer: migrated here in the second land run. Back then, the number one concern - as people lived and died by it - was the weather. Our current interest in it is simply a legacy which does stretch beyond our state's border.

What's sad is how little weather now affects our daily lives...we walk a bit faster from front door to car, and back again.

From tough ol bird to Thinsulated *ussy's, in less than 80 years, go figure. jdb

[AMP]

Weather affects me finacially most every weekend.  Especially during our outdoor season.  Even when we produce indoor events, bad weather will cause people not to attend.  Weather people just mention the word ICE or the T word and you can bet the gate will be 1/2 or less than normal.

I can purchase insurance products for protection, but may as well go to the Casino with all the odds, conditions that must be met in the policy wording.  

I trust weather is the major cause of the slow economy recovery in most of the northern part of Oklahoma.  Texas is still holding outdoor events with 65 degree temps in Januray.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by chlfan

What is KJRH's new weather technology that they keep teasing? Could it be that big of a deal?

Think of one of the most egregious and prominent symbols of vanity and conspicuous consumption in America, and wait till the announcement.
Prepare to be underwhelmed.

[Chicken Little]

quote:Originally posted by patric

quote:Originally posted by chlfan

What is KJRH's new weather technology that they keep teasing? Could it be that big of a deal?

Think of one of the most egregious and prominent symbols of vanity and conspicuous consumption in America, and wait till the announcement.
Prepare to be underwhelmed.

You probably gave too much away...its GOT to be a Hummer Stormchaser.

[chlfan]

quote:Originally posted by Chicken Little

quote:Originally posted by patric

quote:Originally posted by chlfan

What is KJRH's new weather technology that they keep teasing? Could it be that big of a deal?

Think of one of the most egregious and prominent symbols of vanity and conspicuous consumption in America, and wait till the announcement.
Prepare to be underwhelmed.

You probably gave too much away...its GOT to be a Hummer Stormchaser.

Yeah, that would fit Patric's description.

I was thinking HD weather radar, just as underwhelming (unless it saves lives).

[jdb]

"Onward through the fog" - chlfan

Thanks for reminding me of how I spent my youth.

Standing by, ready to be underwhelmed, jdb

[Mike G]

quote:Originally posted by AMP

www.weatherunderground.com

Use the Nexrad Radar Button

It does not get any better and you can change radars around the region.  

Same thing the TV guys use, only this is instant, don't have to wait for the News or for them to pop up on your TV set.

Actually...

the NexRad is a nation-wide system of WSR-88D radars owned and operated by the National Weather Service.  That 88D is short for 1988 Doppler, which replaced the aging WSR-57 and WSR-74 radars.  This system has been around since the late 80's.  The television stations have their own radars (Viper 3D, Doppler 8000, etc...) in addition to the nation wide WSR-88D network of over 160 sites (or 130, can't remember).  Each might have a slightly different edge to it that is unique to that station and even maybe a better view of a storm system.  In fact, if you want to get better than Weather Underground's NexRad, go get GRLevel III with 3D rendering.  It will actually make a 3D model of what the thunderhead, cloud formation, tornado, etc... looks like.  Pretty sweet.

Anyways, not trying to make anyone feel stupid, but the NWS NexRad isn't the only radar system out there, especially if you are around a large city and the news station has their own radar.  Plus the news station might have a slightly more up-to-date image than the NWS NexRad network (which includes sites like Weather Underground, AccuWeather, etc...).  The NWS network will update it's image approx. every 10 minutes on clear days and every 5 minutes when their's signifigant weather in the radar's scan area.  The picture you see on the TV is probably a little more up to date, which in the even of a tornado, makes it that much more important.