Live Infrared & Visible Cloud Satellite — Texas
The Texas 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 Texas with live infrared satellite radar scans. Data updates every 5 to 10 minutes from NOAA & NWS dual-polarization Doppler stations.
NWS Radar Station Infrastructure (Texas)
Radar surveillance across Texas relies on National Weather Service (NWS) NEXRAD WSR-88D Doppler stations including **KHGX** (Houston/Galveston Radar in Houston), **KFWS** (Dallas/Fort Worth Radar in Fort Worth), **KEWP** (Austin/San Antonio Radar in New Braunfels), **KCRP** (Corpus Christi Radar in Corpus Christi), **KBRO** (Brownsville Radar in Brownsville), **KAMA** (Amarillo Radar in Amarillo), **KLBB** (Lubbock Radar in Lubbock), **KSJT** (San Angelo Radar in San Angelo). 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
Texas spans multiple severe weather zones, ranging from Tornado Alley in North Texas to Gulf Coast tropical storm corridors. Rapid convective storm development is frequent during spring and autumn. Using S-band dual-polarization technology, radar pulses measure raindrop diameter and ice density to distinguish between light drizzle, torrential downpours, and hail.