Esbjerg, on Denmark’s west coast, receives around 850 mm (about 33 inches) of rain a year, notably more than the rest of the country thanks to its direct exposure to Atlantic and North Sea weather systems arriving from the west. As a major North Sea port and hub for the offshore wind industry, sudden weather shifts here have real operational significance for shipping and energy operations, not just daily life. Storm surge combined with heavy onshore rain is a recognized coastal risk given the city’s low-lying position. Because conditions can change quickly on this exposed coastline, radar is used as a genuinely practical operational tool. DMI operates the national radar network.
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