Understanding VRAD & VRADH in RainViewer PRO | RainViewer Blog

Radar reflectivity is often the first thing users look at when analyzing weather radar maps . It shows where precipitation is falling and how intense it is. But reflectivity alone doesn’t reveal the full story, especially when it comes to wind. For weather enthusiasts eager to dive deeper, RainViewer PRO Radar unlocks another powerful layer of insight: radial velocity. In this post, we explore two closely related radar products: VRAD and VRADH . Both are forms of radial velocity data and key tools for detecting rotation in storms, spotting wind shear, and analyzing airflow patterns in real time.