1-5 PM RADAR LOOP: There is widespread rain from the Oklahoma panhandle to Wisconsin with developing strong to severe storms from Kansas City to the Gulf Coast, follow weather.gov for the latest forecast, watches and warnings this evening. | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

8K views · 71 reactions | 12/11/2024 - 12 PM EST The latest NWS national radar mosaic shows a large swath of rain that stretches from Maine to Florida along and out ahead of a potent cold front. Embedded strong thunderstorms and heavy downpours can lead to localized flooding concerns this afternoon. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center | Facebook

11K views · 101 reactions | Closer view of the high resolution NWS "HRRR" model's "simulated weather radar" forecast through Sunday afternoon. | Tom Skilling | Facebook

Combining data from multiple radars and multiple sensors (known as MRMS), we can put together a more complete picture of what kind of precipitation larger scale storms are producing. Looking at an animation of multiple radars over the northeastern U.S. we can see the counterclockwise rotation associated with the low pressure system affecting the area. https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/projects/mrms/ | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

Here's a simulated radar evolution through the storm. Precipitation really fills in this afternoon. Watch for rapidly changing conditions! | US National Weather Service Gray ME