What does WARP/NEXRAD fail to display?

WARP/NEXRAD stands for Weather and Radar Processor/NEXt Generation Weather Radar, which is a radar system used for observing weather phenomena. One of the key characteristics of WARP/NEXRAD is its ability to identify and display different intensities of precipitation. However, light precipitation is often not well represented or displayed by the system.

This limitation stems from the radar's sensitivity and its operational algorithms, which prioritize detecting more significant weather events. Heavy and moderate precipitation can be effectively captured and displayed, providing valuable information for weather forecasting and airport operations. Similarly, severe turbulence, which may be linked to more substantial weather systems, is typically more noticeable and thus can also be detected.

As such, while WARP/NEXRAD is quite adept at showing the more severe forms of precipitation and their related weather conditions, light precipitation lacks enough reflectivity to be reliably displayed in the system’s outputs. Thus, the statement that WARP/NEXRAD fails to display light precipitation is accurate and aligns with the operational characteristics of this radar technology.