NOAA's National Weather Service - Glossary (2024)

VIP
Video Integrator and Processor, which contours radar reflectivity (in dBZ) into six VIP levels:
  • VIP 1 (Level 1, 18-30 dBZ) - Light precipitation.
  • VIP 2 (Level 2, 30-38 dBZ) - Light to moderate rain.
  • VIP 3 (Level 3, 38-44 dBZ) - Moderate to heavy rain.
  • VIP 4 (Level 4, 44-50 dBZ) - Heavy rain.
  • VIP 5 (Level 5, 50-57 dBZ) - Very heavy rain; hail possible.
  • VIP 6 (Level 6, >57 dBZ) - Very heavy rain and hail; large hail possible.

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