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NWS Doppler Radar Storm Total Precipitation Image on 20 May 2005 The NWS Doppler radar produces 1-hour, 3-hour, user-defined, and storm-total precipitation estimates. Although limitations exist, the overall estimates usually are very good and alert forecasters to locations where heavy precipitation is or has occurred. This is very important, for example, during thunderstorm events where forecasters need to assess flash flood potential as necessary. In the accompanying image, a storm total precipitation estimate on May 20, 2005 indicated a band of heavy convective rainfall across southwest Indiana and central Kentucky. Estimated amounts of 2.5-4 inches (yellow) were noted with up to 5 inches (red). Other heavy rainfall occurred over south central Kentucky. The data can be animated to see where accumulation is most rapid.  

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