Weather forecasting changed dramatically when radar first entered public use, revealing storm structure in real time. For the first time, meteorologists could track rotating systems, approaching squall lines, and rainfall intensity with far greater accuracy. These early displays allowed communities to prepare sooner and understand the movement of severe weather. The shift from ground reports to radar imagery marked a major leap that reshaped modern forecasting.

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