Live Infrared & Visible Cloud Satellite — Florida
The Florida Cloud Cover Satellite provides visible and infrared atmospheric imagery showing cloud layer ceiling, fog formation, and overcast coverage over {state}. Track cloud cover density, ceiling altitude, and marine fog layers across Florida with live infrared satellite radar scans. Data updates every 5 to 10 minutes from NOAA & NWS dual-polarization Doppler stations.
NWS Radar Station Infrastructure (Florida)
Radar surveillance across Florida relies on National Weather Service (NWS) NEXRAD WSR-88D Doppler stations including **KAMX** (Miami Radar in Miami), **KTBW** (Tampa Bay Radar in Ruskin), **KJAX** (Jacksonville Radar in Jacksonville), **KMLB** (Melbourne Radar in Melbourne), **KBYX** (Key West Radar in Key West), **KTLH** (Tallahassee Radar in Tallahassee), **KEVX** (Eglin AFB Radar in Valparaiso). These high-frequency microwave radar sites transmit pulsed radio beams every 4.5 to 10 minutes, generating real-time base reflectivity scans.
Active Station Callsigns
How to Read Cloud Cover Scale
Indicates light rain or atmospheric drizzle that usually does not impede travel.
Represents steady, moderate rainfall. Roads may experience pooling and reduced visibility.
Indicates torrential downpours, severe convective thunderstorms, lightning, or potential hail cores.
Regional Climate & Atmospheric Context
Florida is known as the lightning capital of the United States, experiencing intense daily sea-breeze convective thunderstorms in summer alongside high vulnerability to Atlantic and Gulf tropical systems. Using S-band dual-polarization technology, radar pulses measure raindrop diameter and ice density to distinguish between light drizzle, torrential downpours, and hail.