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Local Satellite Imagery

Satellite imagery is a critical ingredient in weather forecasting. The imagery provides a thorough look at large scale weather systems and their movement. In addition, small scale features such as thunderstorms, or areas of fog, can also be detected and monitored. provide satellite coverage over the U.S.

The sensors located on the satellites provide a in various resolutions and scales. This lets forecasters use satellite data to its fullest.

Here are some of the latest visible images (daylight hours only):

shows the entire globe.

shows the eastern U.S.

shows Tennessee and surrounding states.

Here are some of the latest infrared (IR) images:

shows the entire globe.

shows the eastern U.S.

is used only at night (dark areas are either low clouds or fog).

Here are some of the latest water vapor images:

shows the large view of water vapor.

shows water vapor over the eastern U.S.

For a more complete selection of all 3 types of satellite imagery plus other products, including time lapses, .

If you want a more comprehensive look at satellites, check out the at NOAA.

If you are interested in obtaining satellite images from past dates, check out the National Climatic Data Center's .