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1.
Click on the DTD Tools Icon on
the upper left of the DTD main program window.. |
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If you already haven't done so,
choose the NEXRAD radar for the state and location you are
interested in. This is done simply by choosing a state, then a
location from the list using the DTD Tools Menu shown at left.
DTD will then automatically connect to the NEXRAD radar and
download the latest image. |
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2.
You click on the "Add Storm
Zone" button in the DTD Tools Menu. |
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3.
You draw a box over the area
where you live or work. This becomes your own Personal Storm
Zone. |
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4.
You set the Precipitation
Threshold slider to the color level that you want to be
alerted for, and set the Scan Sensitivity control to the level
you desire. This allows you to fine tune the DTD Alerting
feature for the type of storms that most concern you. For
example, for severe thunderstorms that produce hail, you would
select level 9 or 10. We provide a guide to help you determine
how to set DTD for the kind of storm you want to be alerted
about. See our FAQs for more info. |
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5.
Click on the Scan Icon to
initiate a new image download and scan. |
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6.
Let DTD run continuously either
in full screen mode or in minimized background mode. |
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7.
If a sufficiently strong storm
enters your personal Storm Zone, then DTD will pop up an alert
to let you know! |
