Winter weather season has returned and WGAL 8 has a brand new tool. We'd like to introduce you to the Live Local 8 Radar.

The National Weather Service is considering the installation of phased array radar technology, which would provide real-time data and improve warnings for severe weather, but has yet to determine ...

It includes the local radar, an hour-by hour forecast, a lightning tracker, and local traffic cameras. You can also get the most up-to-date weather-related watches and warnings on our website.

Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.