Three-Hour Rainfall Rate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002799",
  "term": "Three-Hour Rainfall Rate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "This WSR-88D Radar product displays precipitation total (in inches) of the current and past two clock hours as a graphical image. It displays hourly precipitation total (in inches) as a graphical image (polar format with resolution 1.1 nm by 1 degree). It is updated once an hour. It is used to:\n1) Assess rainfall intensities and amounts over a longer viewing interval; and\n2) Possibly adjust flash flood guidance values since the product corresponds to the timing of Flash Flood Guidance values.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/three-hour-rainfall-rate/"
}