Severe Thunderstorm & Lightning Radar — Florida
The Florida Thunderstorm Radar tracks real-time convective storm cells, lightning discharges, severe wind shear, and potential hail cores operating across {state}. Monitor live severe thunderstorm warnings, cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, and convective storm cells across Florida in real time. 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 Thunderstorm Radar 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.