NWS Des Moines WSR-88D to receive dual-pol upgrade; system downtime begins September 4

Aug 28th, 2012 | By | Category: Chatter

During a two-week period, beginning September 6, 2012, the Doppler radar at your National Weather Service Forecast Office will undergo an upgrade to incorporate new technology. For these two weeks, radar data will be unavailable from NWS Des Moines!

Surrounding radar sites include:

For more information on the upgrade and dual-pol technology, visit the NOAA website.