Radar and Satellite Images - National Weather Service
Radar and Satellite Images
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Overview of WIFR Weather radar
- WIFR (First Alert Weather) offers a high-resolution radar accessible through its mobile apps and website, featuring a 250-meter radar for detailed local imaging, plus future radar to track likely weather paths.[1][2][3][4]
- The service also includes satellite imagery, frequent current conditions updates, and hourly to daily forecast updates driven by computer models, with optional push alerts for severe weather.[2][3][1]
Current status and recent updates (as of 2025–2026)
- The Android and iOS apps for WIFR Weather have continued to emphasize high-resolution radar, GPS-enabled location awareness, and National Weather Service severe weather alerts with opt-in push notifications; the Google Play listing was updated in 2025, reinforcing these capabilities.[3][2]
- A 2024–2025 trail of app updates indicates ongoing maintenance and expansion of features, including future radar and cloud imagery, as well as user-location features and alert customization.[4][1]
Where to access latest radar data
- WIFR Weather app (iOS and Android) remains the primary source for live radar, future radar projections, and current conditions at your location, with the option to save favorite locations and enable severe weather alerts.[1][2][3]
- For official radar and satellite imagery beyond the app, you can also check the National Weather Service radar and satellite pages as a supplementary reference.[9]
Illustration: typical wind-driven radar view
- A standard WIFR radar display shows real-time precipitation echoes with color intensities, overlaid city labels and a time-lapse feature for tracking storm movement; this helps users in Dallas, TX, gauge imminent rainfall or severe weather in their area.
Sources
- WIFR Weather app features and high-resolution radar details[2][3][4][1]
- App updates and feature emphasis in 2025–2026 listings[3][2]
- National Weather Service radar and satellite reference for supplementary data[9]
If you’d like, I can pull the current local radar image for Dallas, TX from WIFR’s feed or set up alerts for specific weather events.