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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Evening Ledger weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Netweather radar provides live, high-resolution precipitation tracking for the UK, using data from the Met Office and Netweather’s own network. The live radar above shows rain, sleet and snow moving across Britain in near-real time, updated every five minutes.
How does the Netweather radar compare to other UK rainfall maps?
Netweather’s radar overlay uses a higher-resolution composite than most free services, blending 1 km data from the Met Office with Netweather’s own Doppler processing. This gives sharper detail for localised showers and lighter drizzle.
- The live radar above refreshes every 5 minutes for the UK and Ireland.
- Netweather’s GFS model feed (available through the Netweather forum and app) extends the view to a 14-day outlook.
- For Europe-wide coverage, the Netweather radar Europe layer combines satellite and ground-based data, though UK detail is finer.
- Unlike standard BBC Weather maps, Netweather’s live weather radar UK includes lightning strike markers during storms.
Can I use Netweather radar for long-range planning?
The live radar is ideal for the next 1–3 hours. For extended outlooks, Netweather’s GFS model (the netweather gfs charts) provides a 14-day forecast, but’s less reliable beyond day 7. The netweather forecast 14 days page is a better bet for planning next week’s weather.
- Check the Weather Radar UK page for a side-by-side view of radar vs satellite.
- For warnings of persistent rain, see the Moderate Rainfall Warning guide.
- The netweather radar app lets you overlay wind and pressure on the move.
Is Netweather radar free to use?
Yes, the live radar on this site and on netweather.tv is free. The netweather app offers extra layers – like lightning and GFS charts – via a small subscription.
How accurate is the Netweather radar for my location?
Accuracy is high for detecting precipitation intensity within 1–2 km of your postcode. The radar can misread light drizzle or very heavy hail, so combine it with the Weather Tomorrow UK forecast for confidence.
Does Netweather radar show snow?
Yes, the radar distinguishes rain from snow using temperature and radar reflectivity. In marginal conditions, check the Netweather forum for live reports from other users near you.