Category Archives: Severe Weather

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1-minute GOES-16 applications for the 8 May 2017 Colorado hail event

Posted on May 31, 2017 by dbikos

The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing.  Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. By Ed Szoke and … Continue reading →

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1-minute applications for severe thunderstorms from 15-16 April 2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by dbikos

The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing.  Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. During the afternoon hours … Continue reading →

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Snow on the ground as depicted in the GOES-16 1.6 micron band

Posted on April 19, 2017 by dbikos

The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing.  Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. The GOES-16 visible (0.64 … Continue reading →

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Low-level moisture as observed from the GOES-16 shortwave difference product

Posted on April 18, 2017 by dbikos

The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing.  Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. The split window difference … Continue reading →

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