Question 1

How often is the radar updated?

Accepted Answer

AskWeather.ai's radar refreshes every 10–15 minutes using live precipitation data from Visual Crossing and MapTiler. Animated loop frames show the past 2 hours of storm movement so you can see which direction a system is tracking.

Question 2

Can I see radar for a specific city?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open the live radar and search any US city — the map will center on that location automatically. You can also open Drive Mode from any city's weather page, which centers the radar on that city at a county-level zoom.

Question 3

What's the difference between radar and a rain forecast?

Accepted Answer

Radar shows what is happening right now — where precipitation is actively falling and moving. A rain forecast shows probability of rain in the coming hours or days. Use radar to see if rain has reached your area; use the forecast to plan ahead.

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