weatherTAP’s RadarLab X employs cutting-edge technology to deliver high-res, real-time weather data with customizable visualization tools for hyper-local severe weather analysis, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe.
Experience the future of storm tracking with RadarLab X
What's Newwith RadarLab X
Expanded Product Library
Beyond the basics; Discover new high-res Level 2 velocity, spectrum width, differential phase, differential reflectivity, and correlation coefficient for each NEXRAD radar site.
Expanded Resolution and
Next-Level Animation
Enjoy up to 100 frames of animation for local sites, offering unparalleled insight into evolving weather patterns.
Unmatched Customization
Tailor your map and interface to suit your preferences.
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What UsersAre Saying
WeatherTAP has been amazing for peace of mind with the ability to bring up storm tracks and cell progression overlaid with custom locations for different places I care about (my house, dad’s house, work, etc.)
We are a general aviation airport and use weatherTAP for our in-terminal building weather needs, running full-time on a public view monitor in our passenger lounge and available on a PC in the Pilot’s Lounge for flight planning. We are very satisfied with the service. Highly recommend it.
WeatherTAP gives me the analytical tools I need to make informed decisions regarding the protection of my community. Your new dashboards allow me to view multiple tools simultaneously while also allowing me to access external tools with the click of a mouse.
Both professionally and personally since I retired after 30 years as a newspaper reporter, I use weatherTAP, seemingly every day, mostly for radar and forecasts.
I use weatherTAP for personal reasons but it is also a valuable tool for use as a volunteer for our County Emergency Management Agency. I can access it anywhere by for or ANY computer. No specialized software required. WeatherTAP is easily customized to suit my needs—what I wish to display and how I wish to see it. All of that makes it a great tool.
I probably use weatherTAP four out of seven days during “regular” weather. It is my go-to for thunderstorms and hurricanes.
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RadarLab XFeatures
Local radar
- Level 2 & 3 radar data from NEXRAD & TDWR sites across the country
- Dual-polarity radar products (such as differential reflectivity, differential phase, and correlation coefficient)
- Radar products available for up to 4 elevation scans
- SAILS and MRLE support (faster radar updates)
- Data updated every 1-6 minutes
National radar
- MRMS (multi-radar/multi-sensor) data updated every 4 minutes
Winter mask
- Highlight snow and mixed precipitation on the radar
Storm tracks
- View color-coded storm tracks with storm attributes and storm path estimates so you can know where storms are headed and when they will strike.
NWS severe weather watches, warnings, and advisories (WWAs)
- Get full text of NWS statements with precautionary measures and advisories
Sound alarm
- Set sound alarms to know if severe weather is headed to any of your custom locations
Text alerts
- Receive severe weather text alerts on your cell phone
Storm reports
- View local storm reports from NOAA and SpotterNetwork users
GOES-16 satellite data
- Overlay radar on top of visible, infrared, and enhanced infrared GOES-16 satellite mosaics
Lightning
- View national NLDN lightning data updated every 10 minutes, or real-time data with an upgraded weatherTAP subscription
Surface observations
- Display current air/dewpoint temperatures and windbarbs alongside your radar
- Clicking on temperatures will display detailed information for that METAR site, including humidity, wind direction/speed, air pressure, visiblity, cloud height, sunrise/sunset times, and a 7-day forecast.
- Overlay surface analysis charts depicting frontal lines and high/low pressure centers
Mesoscale discussions
- Read text from the SPC when conditions are shaping up for severe weather
Customization
- Enable a variety of geographical overlays; display interstates, cities, counties, as well as custom locations
- Selection of various street-level and landsat map backgrounds
- Custom color selection for *everything*; the interface, the map overlays, the radar, everything.
Colorscale editor
- Build your own radar colorscales with ease
Multi-pane, multi-tab displays
- Display multiple radar products at multiple sites in multiple tabs as well as customizable dual-pane and quad-pane displays
Animation
- Display up to 30 frames of animated radar, satellite, lightning, and storm track data
Notable tools
- "Draw" - Scribble over the radar; good for teaching and broadcast
- "Interrogate" - Closely inspect radar returns at exact latitude and longitude
Cross-platform
- Run RadarLab X on Windows, macOS, and even in the browser! (experimental)