Des Moines Radar Not In Storm Mode???

[Jeremy Den Hartog]

Just wondering if anyone else is having the same problem as me with the Des Moines radar (or KDMX) not being in storm mode or in other words only updating every 10 minutes instead of 5 minutes? I'm using GRLevel3 with Allison House. I've also tried the standard servers instead of Allison House but had the same issue. Doesn't really make sense that they wouldn't be in 'storm mode' since they are talking severe weather in the area...

 

[Jeff Duda]

KDMX is indeed in VCP 32...must be going through a shift change

 

[Rob Wadsworth]

I've had many occurences of KDMX not working correctly. It prompted a note to the KFSD site, they sent me a note back saying everything is checking out correctly with KMDX. But I have had issues with KMDX several times - no one knows the answer and the NWS always claims that everythink is OK and online. But frankly, it has not been the case. Too many instances of KMDX - for me - have been far less than consistant. I don't what else to say. Maybe a note to Umsheid at KDDC may help out - who knows?

Just two cents...

 

[Jeff Duda]

Well, in the meantime, KDMX recently switched to 212.

 

[Chris Nuttall]

I've had many occurences of KDMX not working correctly. It prompted a note to the KFSD site, they sent me a note back saying everything is checking out correctly with KMDX. But I have had issues with KMDX several times - no one knows the answer and the NWS always claims that everythink is OK and online. But frankly, it has not been the case. Too many instances of KMDX - for me - have been far less than consistant. I don't what else to say. Maybe a note to Umsheid at KDDC may help out - who knows?

Just two cents...

How do you know it's not working correctly? It might be working and displaying just fine for the folks in the WFO. However, there could be a problem with the feed to outside users somewhere along the line. I don't mean Allison House or some other server. I'm talking about the data that is going to those providers.

It's perfectly reasonable that the radar itself could be operating just fine and within the correct parameters.

 

[Rob Wadsworth]

How do you know it's not working correctly? It might be working and displaying just fine for the folks in the WFO. However, there could be a problem with the feed to outside users somewhere along the line. I don't mean Allison House or some other server. I'm talking about the data that is going to those providers.

It's perfectly reasonable that the radar itself could be operating just fine and within the correct parameters.

Right. It was a poor choice of words. What you said is what I was referring to. If it was the feed, then how is one to know at my end? Not to mention the fact that it only seems to happen with KMDX. Why is that the case? Doesn't seem to happen with any other radar site. You see; this is why I said what I did...

 

[mikedeason]

If it was the feed, then how is one to know at my end?

A quick quiz question: What is the very first thing you should do when you begin analyzing any piece of meteorological data? The answer to this question will tell you how you will know if there is a problem with the feed.

 

[Chris Allington]

A quick quiz question: What is the very first thing you should do when you begin analyzing any piece of meteorological data? The answer to this question will tell you how you will know if there is a problem with the feed.

Time Stamp? What do I win...

 

[mikedeason]

Time Stamp? What do I win...

You win your choice of prize from the following assortment:

Congratulations!

 

[John Wetter]

I didn't notice any problems with DMX. They were in 32 to see boundaries, storms started, they moved to 212. They stay in 32 a lot longer than other places and I think that's a GOOD thing! Get the best data you can before the storms start...

 

[Chris Nuttall]

I didn't notice any problems with DMX. They were in 32 to see boundaries, storms started, they moved to 212. They stay in 32 a lot longer than other places and I think that's a GOOD thing! Get the best data you can before the storms start...

That's another thing. Most offices change their VCPs manually. It was quite possible that the WFO simply had not switched yet for some reason or another.