Bismarck weather radar getting major upgrade

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service says its Doppler radar in Bismarck has been shut down for an upgrade. The installation of dual-polarization Doppler is part of a $50 million upgrade to radar systems nationwide. The major advantage is

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service says its Doppler radar in Bismarck has been shut down for an upgrade. The installation of dual-polarization Doppler is part of a $50 million upgrade to radar systems nationwide. The major advantage is

Garmin's big Oshkosh news continues today with yet another new product we've introduced for general aviation, the GWX 70. This is a new solid-state weat.

Mother Nature paid a visit to the National Weather Service in Romeoville Wednesday night by way of a suspected lightning strike that knocked out its radar. It happens on occasion, said meteorologist Gino Izzi, who confirmed

"Compared to earlier generation magnetron-based weather radar systems, the digital GWX 70 offers significant improvements in capability, reliability and cost of ownership. And with optional advanced features like turbulence detection, the GWX 70 will