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  2. dBZ (meteorology) - Wikipedia

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    The scale of dBZ values can be seen along the bottom of the image. dBZ is a logarithmic dimensionless technical unit used in radar.It is mostly used in weather radar, to compare the equivalent reflectivity factor (Z) of a remote object (in mm 6 per m 3) to the return of a droplet of rain with a diameter of 1 mm (1 mm 6 per m 3). [1]

  3. L.A. rain timeline: Another storm hits, with more wet ... - AOL

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    Peak rainfall rates could reach between a tenth of an inch and a third of an inch per hour, with rain rates in some areas reaching half an inch per hour. Experts say the risk of mud and debris ...

  4. Thunderstorms, showers possible through Tuesday in L.A ... - AOL

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    Rainfall rates of 0.39 inches per hour were reported near Pepperdine University on Sunday night, with higher rates recorded in a few other areas: including about a half-inch an hour in Calabasas ...

  5. Storm set to unleash rain, mountain snow across Los ... - AOL

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    Peak rainfall rates could reach between a tenth of an inch and a third of an inch per hour, with rain rates in some areas reaching half an inch per hour. Experts say the risk of mud and debris ...

  6. Precipitation types - Wikipedia

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    When classified according to the rate of precipitation, rain can be divided into categories. Light rain describes rainfall which falls at a rate of between a trace and 2.5 millimetres (0.098 in) per hour. Moderate rain describes rainfall with a precipitation rate of between 2.6 millimetres (0.10 in) and 7.6 millimetres (0.30 in) per hour.

  7. Weather radar - Wikipedia

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    red: 50 dBZ (heavy precipitation of 2 in (51 mm) per hour) yellow: 35 dBZ (moderate precipitation of 0.25 in (6.4 mm) per hour) green: 20 dBZ (light precipitation) Strong returns (red or magenta) may indicate not only heavy rain but also thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, or tornadoes, but they need to be interpreted carefully, for reasons ...

  8. Two inches of rain per hour possible: Flood watch issued by ...

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    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could have intense rain rates exceeding two inches per hour. If locally repetitive or prolonged thunderstorms develop, flash flooding ...

  9. Tropical cyclone rainfall climatology - Wikipedia

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    Riehl calculated that 33.97 inches (863 mm) of rainfall per day can be expected within one-half degree, or 35 miles (56 km), of the center of a mature tropical cyclone. Many tropical cyclones progress at a forward motion of 10 knots, which would limit the duration of this excessive rainfall to around one-quarter of a day, which would yield ...