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nws_reflectivity_scale

Function nws_reflectivity_scale 

Source
pub fn nws_reflectivity_scale() -> DiscreteColorScale
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Returns the standard NWS (National Weather Service) reflectivity color scale.

This scale uses colors commonly seen in weather radar displays, ranging from cyan/blue for light precipitation to magenta/white for extreme values.

dBZ RangeColorMeaning
0-5BlackBelow detection threshold
5-20Cyan/BlueLight precipitation
20-35GreenLight to moderate precipitation
35-50Yellow/OrangeModerate to heavy precipitation
50-65Red/MagentaHeavy precipitation, possible hail
65+Purple/WhiteExtreme precipitation, likely hail