Weather News
The latest storm alerts, climate events, and severe weather explainers from around the world, updated as new stories break.
What You Will Find Here
This page collects RainyMap’s weather news coverage alongside practical explainers on the science behind storms, rain radar, and lightning. New articles are added regularly, and each one links back to a live rain map so you can check current conditions for yourself rather than just reading about them after the fact.
The Best Season to Travel to Iceland: Northern Lights vs. Summer Sun
The best time to visit Iceland depends entirely on what you are chasing: winter, roughly September…
The Best Season to Travel to Bali: When to Go for Sun, Not Rain
The best time to visit Bali is during the dry season, from April to October, when…
How to Use a Live Rain Radar Map to Plan Outdoor Events
The most reliable way to use rain radar for planning an outdoor event is to check…
Radar Blind Spots: Why Mountains and Distance Affect Rain Radar Accuracy
Radar blind spots happen for two main reasons: mountains and hills physically block the radar beam…
Can Weather Radar Accurately Track Snow? What to Know Before Winter
Weather radar can detect snow, but it’s noticeably less reliable at it than at detecting rain,…
How to Track a Hurricane in Real Time Using Radar and Satellite Maps
Tracking a hurricane in real time means combining three different tools: satellite imagery to see the…
Understanding Radar Reflectivity (dBZ): From Light Drizzle to Severe Storms
dBZ (decibels relative to Z) is the unit meteorologists use to measure radar reflectivity, and it’s…
NEXRAD Explained: How America’s Weather Radar Network Works
NEXRAD (Next-Generation Radar) is the network of about 160 high-powered Doppler radar stations operated by the…
Why Does Rain Radar Sometimes Show Nothing When It’s Actually Raining?
If it’s raining outside but your radar map looks clear, the most likely explanation is that…
What Is Doppler Radar and How Does It Detect Storms in Real Time?
Doppler radar detects precipitation and wind by sending out pulses of radio waves and measuring how…
Europe’s 2026 Heatwave and the Global Pattern Behind It
A severe heatwave pushed land surface temperatures above 50°C (122°F) in parts of France and Spain…
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Update: Tropical Storm Arthur and What Comes Next
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, running June 1 through November 30, got its first named storm…