Severe Thunderstorm & Lightning Radar — New York
The New York 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 New York in real time. Data updates every 5 to 10 minutes from NOAA & NWS dual-polarization Doppler stations.
NWS Radar Station Infrastructure (New York)
Radar surveillance across New York relies on National Weather Service (NWS) NEXRAD WSR-88D Doppler stations including **KOKX** (New York City / Brookhaven Radar in Upton), **KENX** (Albany Radar in Berne), **KBUF** (Buffalo Radar in Buffalo), **KTYX** (Northern New York Radar in Montague), **KBGM** (Binghamton Radar in Binghamton). 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
New York experiences four distinct seasons, featuring severe coastal Nor’easters, summer squall lines, atmospheric cold fronts, and intense lake-effect snowbands off Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Using S-band dual-polarization technology, radar pulses measure raindrop diameter and ice density to distinguish between light drizzle, torrential downpours, and hail.